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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,193.94, 381,199.99 and 172,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,193.94, 381,199.99 and 172,876.06 is: 238,601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,193.94 : 381,199.99 = 172,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,193.94/381,199.99 = 172,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,193.94x = 381,199.99 × 172,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,193.94x = 65,900,350,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,900,350,958.05/276,193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,601.72

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