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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,187.46, 381,191.01 and 172,869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,187.46, 381,191.01 and 172,869.56 is: 238,592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,187.46 : 381,191.01 = 172,869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,187.46/381,191.01 = 172,869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,187.46x = 381,191.01 × 172,869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,187.46x = 65,896,324,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,896,324,166.50/276,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,592.74

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