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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,369.15, 336,876.07 and 171,550.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,369.15, 336,876.07 and 171,550.31 is: 236,491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,369.15 : 336,876.07 = 171,550.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,369.15/336,876.07 = 171,550.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,369.15x = 336,876.07 × 171,550.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,369.15x = 57,791,194,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791,194,240.08/244,369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,491.37

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