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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,275.94, 559,651.39 and 173,384.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,275.94, 559,651.39 and 173,384.10 is: 259,954.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,275.94 : 559,651.39 = 173,384.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,275.94/559,651.39 = 173,384.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,275.94x = 559,651.39 × 173,384.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,275.94x = 97,034,652,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,034,652,568.90/373,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,954.21

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