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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,158.36, 338,024.18 and 177,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,158.36, 338,024.18 and 177,066.52 is: 244,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,158.36 : 338,024.18 = 177,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,158.36/338,024.18 = 177,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,158.36x = 338,024.18 × 177,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,158.36x = 59,852,765,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,852,765,228.45/245,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,139.20

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