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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,238.48, 336,880.82 and 171,795.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,238.48, 336,880.82 and 171,795.02 is: 236,958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,238.48 : 336,880.82 = 171,795.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,238.48/336,880.82 = 171,795.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,238.48x = 336,880.82 × 171,795.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,238.48x = 57,874,447,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,874,447,209.52/244,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,958.76

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