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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,558.80, 377,681.74 and 176,813.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,558.80, 377,681.74 and 176,813.22 is: 244,112.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,558.80 : 377,681.74 = 176,813.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,558.80/377,681.74 = 176,813.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,558.80x = 377,681.74 × 176,813.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,558.80x = 66,779,124,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,779,124,584.60/273,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,112.51

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