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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,992.17, 244,010.39 and 171,488.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,992.17, 244,010.39 and 171,488.49 is: 236,422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,992.17 : 244,010.39 = 171,488.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,992.17/244,010.39 = 171,488.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,992.17x = 244,010.39 × 171,488.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,992.17x = 41,844,972,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,844,972,467.97/176,992.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,422.73

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