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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,882.57, 356,952.26 and 177,250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,882.57, 356,952.26 and 177,250.41 is: 244,396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,882.57 : 356,952.26 = 177,250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,882.57/356,952.26 = 177,250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,882.57x = 356,952.26 × 177,250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,882.57x = 63,269,934,435.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,269,934,435.43/258,882.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,396.27

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