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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,338.04, 415,190.58 and 171,817.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,338.04, 415,190.58 and 171,817.72 is: 257,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,338.04 : 415,190.58 = 171,817.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,338.04/415,190.58 = 171,817.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,338.04x = 415,190.58 × 171,817.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,338.04x = 71,337,098,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,337,098,821.08/277,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,220.75

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