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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,574.59, 375,993.50 and 177,144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,574.59, 375,993.50 and 177,144.84 is: 244,356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,574.59 : 375,993.50 = 177,144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,574.59/375,993.50 = 177,144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,574.59x = 375,993.50 × 177,144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,574.59x = 66,605,307,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,605,307,512.82/272,574.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,356.26

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