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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,437.28, 336,692.46 and 172,692.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,437.28, 336,692.46 and 172,692.76 is: 237,870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,437.28 : 336,692.46 = 172,692.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,437.28/336,692.46 = 172,692.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,437.28x = 336,692.46 × 172,692.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,437.28x = 58,144,350,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,144,350,188.59/244,437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,870.22

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