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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,403.14, 377,482.89 and 176,841.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,403.14, 377,482.89 and 176,841.06 is: 244,161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,403.14 : 377,482.89 = 176,841.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,403.14/377,482.89 = 176,841.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,403.14x = 377,482.89 × 176,841.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,403.14x = 66,754,474,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,754,474,399.46/273,403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,161.33

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