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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,681.21, 356,674.73 and 177,048.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,681.21, 356,674.73 and 177,048.83 is: 244,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,681.21 : 356,674.73 = 177,048.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,681.21/356,674.73 = 177,048.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,681.21x = 356,674.73 × 177,048.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,681.21x = 63,148,843,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,148,843,643.51/258,681.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,118.41

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