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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,566.62, 375,928.38 and 177,104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,566.62, 375,928.38 and 177,104.34 is: 244,265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,566.62 : 375,928.38 = 177,104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,566.62/375,928.38 = 177,104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,566.62x = 375,928.38 × 177,104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,566.62x = 66,578,547,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,578,547,627.17/272,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,265.23

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