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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,258.48, 336,908.40 and 171,815.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,258.48, 336,908.40 and 171,815.04 is: 236,986.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,258.48 : 336,908.40 = 171,815.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,258.48/336,908.40 = 171,815.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,258.48x = 336,908.40 × 171,815.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,258.48x = 57,885,930,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,885,930,222.34/244,258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,986.37

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