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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,266.80, 244,130.52 and 173,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,266.80, 244,130.52 and 173,396.08 is: 238,799.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,266.80 : 244,130.52 = 173,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,266.80/244,130.52 = 173,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,266.80x = 244,130.52 × 173,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,266.80x = 42,331,275,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331,275,176.36/177,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,799.79

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