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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,106.14, 336,731.16 and 171,619.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,106.14, 336,731.16 and 171,619.96 is: 236,740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,106.14 : 336,731.16 = 171,619.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,106.14/336,731.16 = 171,619.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,106.14x = 336,731.16 × 171,619.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,106.14x = 57,789,788,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,789,788,209.95/244,106.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,740.41

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