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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,550.81, 377,562.95 and 177,890.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,550.81, 377,562.95 and 177,890.89 is: 245,530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,550.81 : 377,562.95 = 177,890.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,550.81/377,562.95 = 177,890.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,550.81x = 377,562.95 × 177,890.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,550.81x = 67,165,009,206.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,165,009,206.53/273,550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,530.29

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