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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,570.01, 375,933.60 and 177,107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,570.01, 375,933.60 and 177,107.46 is: 244,269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,570.01 : 375,933.60 = 177,107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,570.01/375,933.60 = 177,107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,570.01x = 375,933.60 × 177,107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,570.01x = 66,580,645,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,580,645,024.66/272,570.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,269.89

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