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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,996.42, 244,016.24 and 171,492.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,996.42, 244,016.24 and 171,492.74 is: 236,428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,996.42 : 244,016.24 = 171,492.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,996.42/244,016.24 = 171,492.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,996.42x = 244,016.24 × 171,492.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,996.42x = 41,847,013,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,847,013,602.10/176,996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,428.59

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