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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,680.08, 356,673.17 and 177,047.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,680.08, 356,673.17 and 177,047.71 is: 244,116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,680.08 : 356,673.17 = 177,047.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,680.08/356,673.17 = 177,047.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,680.08x = 356,673.17 × 177,047.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,680.08x = 63,148,167,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,148,167,517.88/258,680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,116.85

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