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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,921.13, 350,522.77 and 177,739.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,921.13, 350,522.77 and 177,739.41 is: 245,358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,921.13 : 350,522.77 = 177,739.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,921.13/350,522.77 = 177,739.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,921.13x = 350,522.77 × 177,739.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,921.13x = 62,301,711,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,301,711,652.02/253,921.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,358.52

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