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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,604.10, 375,980.52 and 177,141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,604.10, 375,980.52 and 177,141.46 is: 244,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,604.10 : 375,980.52 = 177,141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,604.10/375,980.52 = 177,141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,604.10x = 375,980.52 × 177,141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,604.10x = 66,601,738,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,601,738,244.36/272,604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,316.72

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