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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,033.26, 382,365.34 and 174,993.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,033.26, 382,365.34 and 174,993.81 is: 241,529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,033.26 : 382,365.34 = 174,993.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,033.26/382,365.34 = 174,993.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,033.26x = 382,365.34 × 174,993.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,033.26x = 66,911,567,658.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,911,567,658.55/277,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,529.01

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