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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,546.28, 375,900.48 and 177,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,546.28, 375,900.48 and 177,084 is: 244,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,546.28 : 375,900.48 = 177,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,546.28/375,900.48 = 177,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,546.28x = 375,900.48 × 177,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,546.28x = 66,565,960,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,565,960,600.32/272,546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,237.27

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