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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,613.60, 380,244.72 and 173,611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,613.60, 380,244.72 and 173,611.68 is: 239,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,613.60 : 380,244.72 = 173,611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,613.60/380,244.72 = 173,611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,613.60x = 380,244.72 × 173,611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,613.60x = 66,014,924,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,014,924,650.33/275,613.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,519.84

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