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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,443.28, 336,700.74 and 172,698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,443.28, 336,700.74 and 172,698.76 is: 237,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,443.28 : 336,700.74 = 172,698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,443.28/336,700.74 = 172,698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,443.28x = 336,700.74 × 172,698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,443.28x = 58,147,800,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,147,800,289.08/244,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,878.50

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