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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,426.01, 375,734.88 and 176,963.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,426.01, 375,734.88 and 176,963.46 is: 244,071.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,426.01 : 375,734.88 = 176,963.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,426.01/375,734.88 = 176,963.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,426.01x = 375,734.88 × 176,963.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,426.01x = 66,491,344,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,491,344,407.48/272,426.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,071.20

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