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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,563.32, 377,219.80 and 177,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,563.32, 377,219.80 and 177,892.60 is: 245,298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,563.32 : 377,219.80 = 177,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,563.32/377,219.80 = 177,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,563.32x = 377,219.80 × 177,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,563.32x = 67,104,610,993.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104,610,993.48/273,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,298.28

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