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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,193.52, 357,449.81 and 177,640.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,193.52, 357,449.81 and 177,640.29 is: 244,981.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,193.52 : 357,449.81 = 177,640.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,193.52/357,449.81 = 177,640.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,193.52x = 357,449.81 × 177,640.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,193.52x = 63,497,488,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,497,488,019.87/259,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,981.00

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