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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,994.92, 244,014.18 and 171,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,994.92, 244,014.18 and 171,491.24 is: 236,426.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,994.92 : 244,014.18 = 171,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,994.92/244,014.18 = 171,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,994.92x = 244,014.18 × 171,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,994.92x = 41,846,294,305.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,846,294,305.78/176,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,426.53

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