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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,426.28, 336,677.31 and 172,681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,426.28, 336,677.31 and 172,681.74 is: 237,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,426.28 : 336,677.31 = 172,681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,426.28/336,677.31 = 172,681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,426.28x = 336,677.31 × 172,681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,426.28x = 58,138,023,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,138,023,709.32/244,426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,855.05

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