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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,341.54, 329,124.82 and 177,807.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,341.54, 329,124.82 and 177,807.05 is: 245,533.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,341.54 : 329,124.82 = 177,807.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,341.54/329,124.82 = 177,807.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,341.54x = 329,124.82 × 177,807.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,341.54x = 58,520,712,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,520,712,803.45/238,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,533.00

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