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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,139.32, 337,997.94 and 177,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,139.32, 337,997.94 and 177,047.48 is: 244,112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,139.32 : 337,997.94 = 177,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,139.32/337,997.94 = 177,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,139.32x = 337,997.94 × 177,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,139.32x = 59,841,683,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,841,683,522.19/245,139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,112.95

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