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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,427.01, 375,736.26 and 176,964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,427.01, 375,736.26 and 176,964.46 is: 244,072.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,427.01 : 375,736.26 = 176,964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,427.01/375,736.26 = 176,964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,427.01x = 375,736.26 × 176,964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,427.01x = 66,491,964,353.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,491,964,353.32/272,427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,072.58

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