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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,190.22, 379,601.40 and 173,053.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,190.22, 379,601.40 and 173,053.90 is: 238,713.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,190.22 : 379,601.40 = 173,053.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,190.22/379,601.40 = 173,053.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,190.22x = 379,601.40 × 173,053.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,190.22x = 65,691,502,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,691,502,715.46/275,190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,713.07

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