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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,105.14, 336,729.78 and 171,618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,105.14, 336,729.78 and 171,618.96 is: 236,739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,105.14 : 336,729.78 = 171,618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,105.14/336,729.78 = 171,618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,105.14x = 336,729.78 × 171,618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,105.14x = 57,789,214,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,789,214,644.63/244,105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,739.03

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