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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,655.92, 244,926.36 and 172,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,655.92, 244,926.36 and 172,152.24 is: 237,338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,655.92 : 244,926.36 = 172,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,655.92/244,926.36 = 172,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,655.92x = 244,926.36 × 172,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,655.92x = 42,164,621,509.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,164,621,509.05/177,655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,338.68

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