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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,954.94, 383,618.97 and 175,989.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,954.94, 383,618.97 and 175,989.89 is: 242,892.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,954.94 : 383,618.97 = 175,989.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,954.94/383,618.97 = 175,989.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,954.94x = 383,618.97 × 175,989.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,954.94x = 67,513,061,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,513,061,291.26/277,954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,892.11

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