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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,524.88, 294,473.43 and 177,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,524.88, 294,473.43 and 177,168.72 is: 244,334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,524.88 : 294,473.43 = 177,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,524.88/294,473.43 = 177,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,524.88x = 294,473.43 × 177,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,524.88x = 52,171,480,667.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,171,480,667.11/213,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,334.43

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