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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,992.92, 244,011.42 and 171,489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,992.92, 244,011.42 and 171,489.24 is: 236,423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,992.92 : 244,011.42 = 171,489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,992.92/244,011.42 = 171,489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,992.92x = 244,011.42 × 171,489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,992.92x = 41,845,332,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,845,332,967.12/176,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,423.77

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