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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,282.48, 328,552.02 and 177,748.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,282.48, 328,552.02 and 177,748.03 is: 245,085.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,282.48 : 328,552.02 = 177,748.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,282.48/328,552.02 = 177,748.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,282.48x = 328,552.02 × 177,748.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,282.48x = 58,399,474,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,399,474,307.52/238,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,085.05

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