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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,907.19, 350,503.54 and 177,725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,907.19, 350,503.54 and 177,725.48 is: 245,339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,907.19 : 350,503.54 = 177,725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,907.19/350,503.54 = 177,725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,907.19x = 350,503.54 × 177,725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,907.19x = 62,293,407,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,293,407,691.37/253,907.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,339.28

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