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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,922.13, 350,524.15 and 177,740.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,922.13, 350,524.15 and 177,740.41 is: 245,359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,922.13 : 350,524.15 = 177,740.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,922.13/350,524.15 = 177,740.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,922.13x = 350,524.15 × 177,740.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,922.13x = 62,302,306,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,302,306,135.90/253,922.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,359.89

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