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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,159.40, 349,739.10 and 177,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,159.40, 349,739.10 and 177,172.20 is: 265,758.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,159.40 : 349,739.10 = 177,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,159.40/349,739.10 = 177,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,159.40x = 349,739.10 × 177,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,159.40x = 61,964,045,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,964,045,773.02/233,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,758.30

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