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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,683.47, 356,677.83 and 177,051.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,683.47, 356,677.83 and 177,051.08 is: 244,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,683.47 : 356,677.83 = 177,051.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,683.47/356,677.83 = 177,051.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,683.47x = 356,677.83 × 177,051.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,683.47x = 63,150,195,905.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,150,195,905.25/258,683.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,121.50

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