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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,536.42, 377,680.24 and 176,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,536.42, 377,680.24 and 176,797.52 is: 244,109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,536.42 : 377,680.24 = 176,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,536.42/377,680.24 = 176,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,536.42x = 377,680.24 × 176,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,536.42x = 66,772,929,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,772,929,785.00/273,536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,109.83

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