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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,619.42, 380,352.92 and 173,710.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,619.42, 380,352.92 and 173,710.67 is: 239,719.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,619.42 : 380,352.92 = 173,710.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,619.42/380,352.92 = 173,710.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,619.42x = 380,352.92 × 173,710.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,619.42x = 66,071,357,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,071,357,799.34/275,619.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,719.53

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