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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,142.57, 338,002.42 and 177,050.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,142.57, 338,002.42 and 177,050.73 is: 244,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,142.57 : 338,002.42 = 177,050.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,142.57/338,002.42 = 177,050.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,142.57x = 338,002.42 × 177,050.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,142.57x = 59,843,575,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,843,575,202.77/245,142.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,117.43

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