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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,446.56, 367,231.24 and 172,564.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,446.56, 367,231.24 and 172,564.74 is: 259,243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,446.56 : 367,231.24 = 172,564.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,446.56/367,231.24 = 172,564.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,446.56x = 367,231.24 × 172,564.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,446.56x = 63,371,163,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,371,163,450.48/244,446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,243.43

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