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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,241.53, 376,944.62 and 177,713.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,241.53, 376,944.62 and 177,713.37 is: 245,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,241.53 : 376,944.62 = 177,713.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,241.53/376,944.62 = 177,713.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,241.53x = 376,944.62 × 177,713.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,241.53x = 66,988,097,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,988,097,835.00/273,241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,160.75

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