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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,531.88, 294,483.08 and 177,175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,531.88, 294,483.08 and 177,175.72 is: 244,344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,531.88 : 294,483.08 = 177,175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,531.88/294,483.08 = 177,175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,531.88x = 294,483.08 × 177,175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,531.88x = 52,175,251,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,251,726.82/213,531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,344.08

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