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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,287.39, 245,691.63 and 173,923.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,287.39, 245,691.63 and 173,923.06 is: 241,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,287.39 : 245,691.63 = 173,923.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,287.39/245,691.63 = 173,923.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,287.39x = 245,691.63 × 173,923.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,287.39x = 42,731,438,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,731,438,007.91/177,287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,029.20

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