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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,579.41, 356,637.24 and 176,955.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,579.41, 356,637.24 and 176,955.89 is: 244,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,579.41 : 356,637.24 = 176,955.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,579.41/356,637.24 = 176,955.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,579.41x = 356,637.24 × 176,955.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,579.41x = 63,109,058,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,109,058,428.16/258,579.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,060.65

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