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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,227.48, 336,865.65 and 171,784.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,227.48, 336,865.65 and 171,784.02 is: 236,943.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,227.48 : 336,865.65 = 171,784.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,227.48/336,865.65 = 171,784.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,227.48x = 336,865.65 × 171,784.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,227.48x = 57,868,133,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,868,133,649.48/244,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,943.58

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