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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,573.41, 371,944.44 and 177,682.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,573.41, 371,944.44 and 177,682.51 is: 245,157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,573.41 : 371,944.44 = 177,682.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,573.41/371,944.44 = 177,682.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,573.41x = 371,944.44 × 177,682.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,573.41x = 66,088,022,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,088,022,144.68/269,573.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,157.79

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