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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,993.92, 244,012.80 and 171,490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,993.92, 244,012.80 and 171,490.24 is: 236,425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,993.92 : 244,012.80 = 171,490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,993.92/244,012.80 = 171,490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,993.92x = 244,012.80 × 171,490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,993.92x = 41,845,813,635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,845,813,635.07/176,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,425.15

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