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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,492.72, 377,468.10 and 176,815.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,492.72, 377,468.10 and 176,815.44 is: 244,036.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,492.72 : 377,468.10 = 176,815.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,492.72/377,468.10 = 176,815.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,492.72x = 377,468.10 × 176,815.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,492.72x = 66,742,188,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,742,188,187.46/273,492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,036.43

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