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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,462.32, 336,726.96 and 172,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,462.32, 336,726.96 and 172,717.80 is: 237,904.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,462.32 : 336,726.96 = 172,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,462.32/336,726.96 = 172,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,462.32x = 336,726.96 × 172,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,462.32x = 58,158,739,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,158,739,731.89/244,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,904.72

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