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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,996.92, 244,016.94 and 171,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,996.92, 244,016.94 and 171,493.24 is: 236,429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,996.92 : 244,016.94 = 171,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,996.92/244,016.94 = 171,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,996.92x = 244,016.94 × 171,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,996.92x = 41,847,255,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,847,255,655.49/176,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,429.29

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