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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,319.07, 329,093.92 and 177,784.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,319.07, 329,093.92 and 177,784.59 is: 245,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,319.07 : 329,093.92 = 177,784.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,319.07/329,093.92 = 177,784.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,319.07x = 329,093.92 × 177,784.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,319.07x = 58,507,827,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,507,827,638.69/238,319.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,502.08

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