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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,161.92, 242,767.85 and 172,923.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,161.92, 242,767.85 and 172,923.03 is: 238,304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,161.92 : 242,767.85 = 172,923.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,161.92/242,767.85 = 172,923.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,161.92x = 242,767.85 × 172,923.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,161.92x = 41,980,151,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,980,151,343.97/176,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,304.35

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