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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,443.56, 367,226.73 and 172,561.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,443.56, 367,226.73 and 172,561.73 is: 259,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,443.56 : 367,226.73 = 172,561.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,443.56/367,226.73 = 172,561.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,443.56x = 367,226.73 × 172,561.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,443.56x = 63,369,277,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,369,277,994.91/244,443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,238.90

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