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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,374.91, 336,884.00 and 171,556.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,374.91, 336,884.00 and 171,556.04 is: 236,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,374.91 : 336,884.00 = 171,556.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,374.91/336,884.00 = 171,556.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,374.91x = 336,884.00 × 171,556.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,374.91x = 57,794,484,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,794,484,963.79/244,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,499.26

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