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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,684.61, 377,862.47 and 244,954.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,684.61, 377,862.47 and 244,954.45 is: 338,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,684.61 : 377,862.47 = 244,954.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,684.61/377,862.47 = 244,954.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,684.61x = 377,862.47 × 244,954.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,684.61x = 92,559,093,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,559,093,182.22/273,684.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,196.20

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