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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,566.59, 375,982.45 and 177,136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,566.59, 375,982.45 and 177,136.84 is: 244,345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,566.59 : 375,982.45 = 177,136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,566.59/375,982.45 = 177,136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,566.59x = 375,982.45 × 177,136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,566.59x = 66,600,343,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,600,343,088.46/272,566.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,345.22

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