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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,190.16, 366,846.64 and 172,308.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,190.16, 366,846.64 and 172,308.47 is: 258,858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,190.16 : 366,846.64 = 172,308.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,190.16/366,846.64 = 172,308.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,190.16x = 366,846.64 × 172,308.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,190.16x = 63,210,780,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,210,780,998.04/244,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,858.84

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