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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,139.89, 376,993.40 and 177,480.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,139.89, 376,993.40 and 177,480.51 is: 244,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,139.89 : 376,993.40 = 177,480.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,139.89/376,993.40 = 177,480.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,139.89x = 376,993.40 × 177,480.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,139.89x = 66,908,980,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,908,980,898.63/273,139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,962.32

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