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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,244.41, 376,948.59 and 177,716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,244.41, 376,948.59 and 177,716.25 is: 245,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,244.41 : 376,948.59 = 177,716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,244.41/376,948.59 = 177,716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,244.41x = 376,948.59 × 177,716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,244.41x = 66,989,889,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,989,889,857.59/273,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,164.72

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