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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,196.56, 382,393.80 and 173,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,196.56, 382,393.80 and 173,812.48 is: 239,775.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,196.56 : 382,393.80 = 173,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,196.56/382,393.80 = 173,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,196.56x = 382,393.80 × 173,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,196.56x = 66,464,814,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,464,814,714.62/277,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,775.03

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