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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,549.81, 377,561.57 and 177,889.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,549.81, 377,561.57 and 177,889.89 is: 245,528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,549.81 : 377,561.57 = 177,889.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,549.81/377,561.57 = 177,889.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,549.81x = 377,561.57 × 177,889.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,549.81x = 67,164,386,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,164,386,155.53/273,549.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,528.91

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