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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,318.07, 329,092.54 and 177,783.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,318.07, 329,092.54 and 177,783.59 is: 245,500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,318.07 : 329,092.54 = 177,783.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,318.07/329,092.54 = 177,783.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,318.07x = 329,092.54 × 177,783.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,318.07x = 58,507,253,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,507,253,581.69/238,318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,500.71

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