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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,117.28, 376,688.19 and 177,654.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,117.28, 376,688.19 and 177,654.46 is: 245,024.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,117.28 : 376,688.19 = 177,654.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,117.28/376,688.19 = 177,654.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,117.28x = 376,688.19 × 177,654.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,117.28x = 66,920,336,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,920,336,982.83/273,117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,024.18

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