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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,334.59, 371,405.57 and 177,477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,334.59, 371,405.57 and 177,477.84 is: 244,737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,334.59 : 371,405.57 = 177,477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,334.59/371,405.57 = 177,477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,334.59x = 371,405.57 × 177,477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,334.59x = 65,916,257,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,916,257,440.18/269,334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,737.44

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