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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,259.48, 336,909.78 and 171,816.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,259.48, 336,909.78 and 171,816.04 is: 236,987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,259.48 : 336,909.78 = 171,816.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,259.48/336,909.78 = 171,816.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,259.48x = 336,909.78 × 171,816.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,259.48x = 57,886,504,236.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,886,504,236.87/244,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,987.75

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