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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,384.85, 380,273.43 and 172,195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,384.85, 380,273.43 and 172,195.89 is: 237,781.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,384.85 : 380,273.43 = 172,195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,384.85/380,273.43 = 172,195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,384.85x = 380,273.43 × 172,195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,384.85x = 65,481,521,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,481,521,722.20/275,384.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,781.86

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