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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,871.81, 244,234.80 and 171,152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,871.81, 244,234.80 and 171,152.37 is: 236,337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,871.81 : 244,234.80 = 171,152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,871.81/244,234.80 = 171,152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,871.81x = 244,234.80 × 171,152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,871.81x = 41,801,364,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,801,364,582.42/176,871.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,337.07

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