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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,202.16, 366,864.82 and 172,320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,202.16, 366,864.82 and 172,320.60 is: 258,877.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,202.16 : 366,864.82 = 172,320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,202.16/366,864.82 = 172,320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,202.16x = 366,864.82 × 172,320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,202.16x = 63,218,365,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,218,365,901.29/244,202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,877.18

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