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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,652.25, 329,337.44 and 177,671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,652.25, 329,337.44 and 177,671.10 is: 245,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,652.25 : 329,337.44 = 177,671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,652.25/329,337.44 = 177,671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,652.25x = 329,337.44 × 177,671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,652.25x = 58,513,744,347.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,513,744,347.63/238,652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,184.13

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