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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,336.12, 377,075.25 and 177,807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,336.12, 377,075.25 and 177,807.96 is: 245,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,336.12 : 377,075.25 = 177,807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,336.12/377,075.25 = 177,807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,336.12x = 377,075.25 × 177,807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,336.12x = 67,046,980,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,046,980,968.99/273,336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,291.33

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