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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,280.48, 328,549.26 and 177,746.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,280.48, 328,549.26 and 177,746.03 is: 245,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,280.48 : 328,549.26 = 177,746.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,280.48/328,549.26 = 177,746.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,280.48x = 328,549.26 × 177,746.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,280.48x = 58,398,326,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,398,326,624.44/238,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,082.29

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