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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,493.72, 375,828.30 and 177,031.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,493.72, 375,828.30 and 177,031.17 is: 244,164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,493.72 : 375,828.30 = 177,031.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,493.72/375,828.30 = 177,031.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,493.72x = 375,828.30 × 177,031.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,493.72x = 66,533,323,668.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,533,323,668.11/272,493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,164.61

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