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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,258.98, 336,909.09 and 171,815.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,258.98, 336,909.09 and 171,815.54 is: 236,987.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,258.98 : 336,909.09 = 171,815.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,258.98/336,909.09 = 171,815.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,258.98x = 336,909.09 × 171,815.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,258.98x = 57,886,217,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,886,217,229.26/244,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,987.06

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