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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,516.48, 377,632.80 and 176,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,516.48, 377,632.80 and 176,763.60 is: 244,050.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,516.48 : 377,632.80 = 176,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,516.48/377,632.80 = 176,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,516.48x = 377,632.80 × 176,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,516.48x = 66,751,733,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,751,733,206.08/273,516.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,050.13

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