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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,245.02, 357,452.10 and 177,612.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,245.02, 357,452.10 and 177,612.42 is: 244,895.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,245.02 : 357,452.10 = 177,612.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,245.02/357,452.10 = 177,612.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,245.02x = 357,452.10 × 177,612.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,245.02x = 63,487,932,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,487,932,515.08/259,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,895.48

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