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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,998.42, 244,019 and 171,494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,998.42, 244,019 and 171,494.74 is: 236,431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,998.42 : 244,019 = 171,494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,998.42/244,019 = 171,494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,998.42x = 244,019 × 171,494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,998.42x = 41,847,974,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,847,974,960.06/176,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,431.35

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