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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,280.35, 328,549.08 and 177,745.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,280.35, 328,549.08 and 177,745.91 is: 245,082.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,280.35 : 328,549.08 = 177,745.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,280.35/328,549.08 = 177,745.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,280.35x = 328,549.08 × 177,745.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,280.35x = 58,398,255,076.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,398,255,076.33/238,280.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,082.13

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