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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,814.29, 324,702.98 and 177,755.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,814.29, 324,702.98 and 177,755.36 is: 244,759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,814.29 : 324,702.98 = 177,755.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,814.29/324,702.98 = 177,755.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,814.29x = 324,702.98 × 177,755.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,814.29x = 57,717,695,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,717,695,025.95/235,814.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,759.11

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