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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,519.95, 377,159.96 and 177,849.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,519.95, 377,159.96 and 177,849.23 is: 245,238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,519.95 : 377,159.96 = 177,849.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,519.95/377,159.96 = 177,849.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,519.95x = 377,159.96 × 177,849.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,519.95x = 67,077,607,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,077,607,031.65/273,519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,238.45

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