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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,443.54, 367,226.67 and 172,561.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,443.54, 367,226.67 and 172,561.74 is: 259,238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,443.54 : 367,226.67 = 172,561.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,443.54/367,226.67 = 172,561.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,443.54x = 367,226.67 × 172,561.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,443.54x = 63,369,273,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,369,273,149.61/244,443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,238.89

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