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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,566.08, 375,981.76 and 177,136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,566.08, 375,981.76 and 177,136.36 is: 244,344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,566.08 : 375,981.76 = 177,136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,566.08/375,981.76 = 177,136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,566.08x = 375,981.76 × 177,136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,566.08x = 66,600,040,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,600,040,392.79/272,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,344.57

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