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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,427.31, 379,994.01 and 173,461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,427.31, 379,994.01 and 173,461.17 is: 239,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,427.31 : 379,994.01 = 173,461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,427.31/379,994.01 = 173,461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,427.31x = 379,994.01 × 173,461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,427.31x = 65,914,205,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,914,205,567.59/275,427.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,316.16

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