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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,999.42, 244,020.38 and 171,495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,999.42, 244,020.38 and 171,495.74 is: 236,432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,999.42 : 244,020.38 = 171,495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,999.42/244,020.38 = 171,495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,999.42x = 244,020.38 × 171,495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,999.42x = 41,848,455,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848,455,643.18/176,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,432.73

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