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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,436.28, 336,691.08 and 172,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,436.28, 336,691.08 and 172,691.76 is: 237,868.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,436.28 : 336,691.08 = 172,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,436.28/336,691.08 = 172,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,436.28x = 336,691.08 × 172,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,436.28x = 58,143,775,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,143,775,181.50/244,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,868.84

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