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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,534.42, 377,677.47 and 176,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,534.42, 377,677.47 and 176,795.52 is: 244,107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,534.42 : 377,677.47 = 176,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,534.42/377,677.47 = 176,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,534.42x = 377,677.47 × 176,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,534.42x = 66,771,684,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,771,684,700.93/273,534.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,107.07

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