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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,553.78, 375,910.82 and 177,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,553.78, 375,910.82 and 177,091.50 is: 244,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,553.78 : 375,910.82 = 177,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,553.78/375,910.82 = 177,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,553.78x = 375,910.82 × 177,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,553.78x = 66,570,610,980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,570,610,980.03/272,553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,247.62

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