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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,497.30, 410,033.52 and 177,231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,497.30, 410,033.52 and 177,231.15 is: 265,709.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,497.30 : 410,033.52 = 177,231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,497.30/410,033.52 = 177,231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,497.30x = 410,033.52 × 177,231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,497.30x = 72,670,712,288.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,670,712,288.15/273,497.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,709.07

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