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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,345.17, 336,996.40 and 171,987.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,345.17, 336,996.40 and 171,987.59 is: 237,202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,345.17 : 336,996.40 = 171,987.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,345.17/336,996.40 = 171,987.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,345.17x = 336,996.40 × 171,987.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,345.17x = 57,959,197,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,959,197,514.07/244,345.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,202.14

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