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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,448.31, 367,233.86 and 172,566.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,448.31, 367,233.86 and 172,566.48 is: 259,246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,448.31 : 367,233.86 = 172,566.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,448.31/367,233.86 = 172,566.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,448.31x = 367,233.86 × 172,566.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,448.31x = 63,372,251,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,372,251,858.01/244,448.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,246.03

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