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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,896.48, 325,550.82 and 177,648.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,896.48, 325,550.82 and 177,648.93 is: 245,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,896.48 : 325,550.82 = 177,648.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,896.48/325,550.82 = 177,648.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,896.48x = 325,550.82 × 177,648.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,896.48x = 57,833,754,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,833,754,833.62/235,896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,165.82

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