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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,537.70, 377,681.98 and 176,798.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,537.70, 377,681.98 and 176,798.78 is: 244,111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,537.70 : 377,681.98 = 176,798.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,537.70/377,681.98 = 176,798.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,537.70x = 377,681.98 × 176,798.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,537.70x = 66,773,713,291.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,773,713,291.98/273,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,111.55

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