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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,451.06, 367,237.98 and 172,569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,451.06, 367,237.98 and 172,569.23 is: 259,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,451.06 : 367,237.98 = 172,569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,451.06/367,237.98 = 172,569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,451.06x = 367,237.98 × 172,569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,451.06x = 63,373,973,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,373,973,599.17/244,451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,250.15

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