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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,035.64, 246,006.06 and 175,215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,035.64, 246,006.06 and 175,215.12 is: 243,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,035.64 : 246,006.06 = 175,215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,035.64/246,006.06 = 175,215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,035.64x = 246,006.06 × 175,215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,035.64x = 43,103,981,323.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,103,981,323.63/177,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,476.29

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