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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,182.76, 377,052.57 and 177,523.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,182.76, 377,052.57 and 177,523.38 is: 245,021.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,182.76 : 377,052.57 = 177,523.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,182.76/377,052.57 = 177,523.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,182.76x = 377,052.57 × 177,523.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,182.76x = 66,935,646,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,935,646,664.09/273,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,021.49

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