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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,792, 324,672.39 and 177,733.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,792, 324,672.39 and 177,733.08 is: 244,728.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,792 : 324,672.39 = 177,733.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,792/324,672.39 = 177,733.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,792x = 324,672.39 × 177,733.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,792x = 57,705,023,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,705,023,865.66/235,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,728.51

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