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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,423.76, 375,731.77 and 176,961.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,423.76, 375,731.77 and 176,961.21 is: 244,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,423.76 : 375,731.77 = 176,961.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,423.76/375,731.77 = 176,961.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,423.76x = 375,731.77 × 176,961.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,423.76x = 66,489,948,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,489,948,654.64/272,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,068.10

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