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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,682.71, 356,676.80 and 177,050.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,682.71, 356,676.80 and 177,050.34 is: 244,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,682.71 : 356,676.80 = 177,050.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,682.71/356,676.80 = 177,050.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,682.71x = 356,676.80 × 177,050.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,682.71x = 63,149,746,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,149,746,041.48/258,682.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,120.48

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