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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,621.08, 356,694.70 and 176,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,621.08, 356,694.70 and 176,997.72 is: 244,118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,621.08 : 356,694.70 = 176,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,621.08/356,694.70 = 176,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,621.08x = 356,694.70 × 176,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,621.08x = 63,134,148,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,134,148,636.08/258,621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,118.34

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