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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,154.06, 366,792.36 and 172,272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,154.06, 366,792.36 and 172,272.41 is: 258,804.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,154.06 : 366,792.36 = 172,272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,154.06/366,792.36 = 172,272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,154.06x = 366,792.36 × 172,272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,154.06x = 63,188,203,826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,188,203,826.79/244,154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,804.64

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