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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,183.04, 366,835.91 and 172,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,183.04, 366,835.91 and 172,301.39 is: 258,848.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,183.04 : 366,835.91 = 172,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,183.04/366,835.91 = 172,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,183.04x = 366,835.91 × 172,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,183.04x = 63,206,337,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,206,337,194.91/244,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,848.19

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