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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,995.92, 244,015.56 and 171,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,995.92, 244,015.56 and 171,492.24 is: 236,427.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,995.92 : 244,015.56 = 171,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,995.92/244,015.56 = 171,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,995.92x = 244,015.56 × 171,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,995.92x = 41,846,774,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,846,774,979.25/176,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,427.91

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