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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,069.04, 365,442.78 and 172,698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,069.04, 365,442.78 and 172,698.32 is: 258,579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,069.04 : 365,442.78 = 172,698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,069.04/365,442.78 = 172,698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,069.04x = 365,442.78 × 172,698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,069.04x = 63,111,354,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,111,354,162.13/244,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,579.93

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