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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,302.56, 382,910.83 and 175,507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,302.56, 382,910.83 and 175,507.63 is: 242,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,302.56 : 382,910.83 = 175,507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,302.56/382,910.83 = 175,507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,302.56x = 382,910.83 × 175,507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,302.56x = 67,203,770,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,203,770,878.59/277,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,348.18

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