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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,140.57, 337,999.66 and 177,048.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,140.57, 337,999.66 and 177,048.73 is: 244,114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,140.57 : 337,999.66 = 177,048.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,140.57/337,999.66 = 177,048.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,140.57x = 337,999.66 × 177,048.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,140.57x = 59,842,410,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,842,410,543.43/245,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,114.67

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