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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,907.03, 325,565.33 and 177,659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,907.03, 325,565.33 and 177,659.48 is: 245,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,907.03 : 325,565.33 = 177,659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,907.03/325,565.33 = 177,659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,907.03x = 325,565.33 × 177,659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,907.03x = 57,839,765,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,839,765,328.14/235,907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,180.34

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