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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,791, 324,671.01 and 177,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,791, 324,671.01 and 177,732.08 is: 244,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,791 : 324,671.01 = 177,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,791/324,671.01 = 177,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,791x = 324,671.01 × 177,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,791x = 57,704,453,923.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,704,453,923.00/235,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,727.13

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