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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,600.54, 380,232.72 and 173,635.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,600.54, 380,232.72 and 173,635.11 is: 239,555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,600.54 : 380,232.72 = 173,635.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,600.54/380,232.72 = 173,635.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,600.54x = 380,232.72 × 173,635.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,600.54x = 66,021,750,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,021,750,162.80/275,600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,555.95

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