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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,237.98, 336,880.08 and 171,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,237.98, 336,880.08 and 171,794.52 is: 236,958.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,237.98 : 336,880.08 = 171,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,237.98/336,880.08 = 171,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,237.98x = 336,880.08 × 171,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,237.98x = 57,874,151,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,874,151,641.16/244,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,958.03

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