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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,275.29, 328,542.09 and 177,740.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,275.29, 328,542.09 and 177,740.85 is: 245,075.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,275.29 : 328,542.09 = 177,740.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,275.29/328,542.09 = 177,740.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,275.29x = 328,542.09 × 177,740.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,275.29x = 58,395,350,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,395,350,054.62/238,275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,075.14

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