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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,180.04, 366,831.41 and 172,298.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,180.04, 366,831.41 and 172,298.39 is: 258,843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,180.04 : 366,831.41 = 172,298.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,180.04/366,831.41 = 172,298.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,180.04x = 366,831.41 × 172,298.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,180.04x = 63,204,458,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,204,458,648.78/244,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,843.68

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