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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,522.70, 377,163.76 and 177,851.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,522.70, 377,163.76 and 177,851.98 is: 245,242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,522.70 : 377,163.76 = 177,851.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,522.70/377,163.76 = 177,851.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,522.70x = 377,163.76 × 177,851.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,522.70x = 67,079,318,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,079,318,725.17/273,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,242.24

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