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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,481.39, 375,811.30 and 177,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,481.39, 375,811.30 and 177,018.84 is: 244,147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,481.39 : 375,811.30 = 177,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,481.39/375,811.30 = 177,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,481.39x = 375,811.30 × 177,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,481.39x = 66,525,678,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,525,678,063.29/272,481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,147.61

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