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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,542.44, 377,688.50 and 176,803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,542.44, 377,688.50 and 176,803.52 is: 244,118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,542.44 : 377,688.50 = 176,803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,542.44/377,688.50 = 176,803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,542.44x = 377,688.50 × 176,803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,542.44x = 66,776,656,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,776,656,263.52/273,542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,118.08

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