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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,243.02, 357,449.34 and 177,610.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,243.02, 357,449.34 and 177,610.41 is: 244,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,243.02 : 357,449.34 = 177,610.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,243.02/357,449.34 = 177,610.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,243.02x = 357,449.34 × 177,610.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,243.02x = 63,486,723,831.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,486,723,831.63/259,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,892.70

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