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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,997.42, 244,017.62 and 171,493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,997.42, 244,017.62 and 171,493.74 is: 236,429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,997.42 : 244,017.62 = 171,493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,997.42/244,017.62 = 171,493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,997.42x = 244,017.62 × 171,493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,997.42x = 41,847,494,279.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,847,494,279.70/176,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,429.97

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