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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,239.98, 336,882.84 and 171,796.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,239.98, 336,882.84 and 171,796.52 is: 236,960.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,239.98 : 336,882.84 = 171,796.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,239.98/336,882.84 = 171,796.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,239.98x = 336,882.84 × 171,796.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,239.98x = 57,875,299,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,875,299,559.72/244,239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,960.79

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