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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,182.04, 366,834.41 and 172,300.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,182.04, 366,834.41 and 172,300.39 is: 258,846.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,182.04 : 366,834.41 = 172,300.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,182.04/366,834.41 = 172,300.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,182.04x = 366,834.41 × 172,300.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,182.04x = 63,205,711,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,205,711,908.42/244,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,846.69

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