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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,535.42, 377,678.85 and 176,796.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,535.42, 377,678.85 and 176,796.52 is: 244,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,535.42 : 377,678.85 = 176,796.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,535.42/377,678.85 = 176,796.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,535.42x = 377,678.85 × 176,796.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,535.42x = 66,772,306,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,772,306,357.60/273,535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,108.45

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