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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,154.04, 366,792.34 and 172,272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,154.04, 366,792.34 and 172,272.39 is: 258,804.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,154.04 : 366,792.34 = 172,272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,154.04/366,792.34 = 172,272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,154.04x = 366,792.34 × 172,272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,154.04x = 63,188,193,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,188,193,045.49/244,154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,804.62

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