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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,201.02, 357,460.17 and 177,647.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,201.02, 357,460.17 and 177,647.79 is: 244,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,201.02 : 357,460.17 = 177,647.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,201.02/357,460.17 = 177,647.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,201.02x = 357,460.17 × 177,647.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,201.02x = 63,502,009,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,502,009,213.52/259,201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,991.36

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