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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,497.80, 410,034.27 and 177,231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,497.80, 410,034.27 and 177,231.65 is: 265,709.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,497.80 : 410,034.27 = 177,231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,497.80/410,034.27 = 177,231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,497.80x = 410,034.27 × 177,231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,497.80x = 72,671,050,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,671,050,228.65/273,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,709.82

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