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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,708.53, 356,712.35 and 177,076.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,708.53, 356,712.35 and 177,076.11 is: 244,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,708.53 : 356,712.35 = 177,076.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,708.53/356,712.35 = 177,076.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,708.53x = 356,712.35 × 177,076.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,708.53x = 63,165,234,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,165,234,441.58/258,708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,155.98

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