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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,536.70, 377,680.60 and 176,797.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,536.70, 377,680.60 and 176,797.78 is: 244,110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,536.70 : 377,680.60 = 176,797.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,536.70/377,680.60 = 176,797.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,536.70x = 377,680.60 × 176,797.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,536.70x = 66,773,091,629.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,773,091,629.07/273,536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,110.17

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