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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,441.28, 336,697.98 and 172,696.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,441.28, 336,697.98 and 172,696.76 is: 237,875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,441.28 : 336,697.98 = 172,696.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,441.28/336,697.98 = 172,696.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,441.28x = 336,697.98 × 172,696.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,441.28x = 58,146,650,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,146,650,244.54/244,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,875.74

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