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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,408.39, 377,490.14 and 176,846.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,408.39, 377,490.14 and 176,846.31 is: 244,168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,408.39 : 377,490.14 = 176,846.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,408.39/377,490.14 = 176,846.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,408.39x = 377,490.14 × 176,846.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,408.39x = 66,757,737,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,757,737,436.15/273,408.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,168.58

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