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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,173.24, 382,361.55 and 179,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,173.24, 382,361.55 and 179,022.72 is: 246,962.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,173.24 : 382,361.55 = 179,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,173.24/382,361.55 = 179,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,173.24x = 382,361.55 × 179,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,173.24x = 68,451,404,704.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,451,404,704.42/277,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,962.53

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