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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,343.54, 329,127.58 and 177,809.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,343.54, 329,127.58 and 177,809.05 is: 245,535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,343.54 : 329,127.58 = 177,809.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,343.54/329,127.58 = 177,809.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,343.54x = 329,127.58 × 177,809.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,343.54x = 58,521,862,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,521,862,328.60/238,343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,535.76

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