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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,181.04, 366,832.91 and 172,299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,181.04, 366,832.91 and 172,299.39 is: 258,845.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,181.04 : 366,832.91 = 172,299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,181.04/366,832.91 = 172,299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,181.04x = 366,832.91 × 172,299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,181.04x = 63,205,086,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,205,086,624.92/244,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,845.19

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