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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,524.45, 377,166.17 and 177,853.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,524.45, 377,166.17 and 177,853.73 is: 245,244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,524.45 : 377,166.17 = 177,853.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,524.45/377,166.17 = 177,853.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,524.45x = 377,166.17 × 177,853.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,524.45x = 67,080,408,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,080,408,723.12/273,524.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,244.66

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