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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,427.51, 375,736.95 and 176,964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,427.51, 375,736.95 and 176,964.96 is: 244,073.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,427.51 : 375,736.95 = 176,964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,427.51/375,736.95 = 176,964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,427.51x = 375,736.95 × 176,964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,427.51x = 66,492,274,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,492,274,327.27/272,427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,073.27

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