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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,139.57, 337,998.29 and 177,047.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,139.57, 337,998.29 and 177,047.73 is: 244,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,139.57 : 337,998.29 = 177,047.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,139.57/337,998.29 = 177,047.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,139.57x = 337,998.29 × 177,047.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,139.57x = 59,841,829,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,841,829,103.14/245,139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,113.30

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