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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,537.42, 377,681.61 and 176,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,537.42, 377,681.61 and 176,798.52 is: 244,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,537.42 : 377,681.61 = 176,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,537.42/377,681.61 = 176,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,537.42x = 377,681.61 × 176,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,537.42x = 66,773,549,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,773,549,679.22/273,537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,111.21

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