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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,466, 337,256.16 and 172,907.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,466, 337,256.16 and 172,907.36 is: 238,536.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,466 : 337,256.16 = 172,907.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,466/337,256.16 = 172,907.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,466x = 337,256.16 × 172,907.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,466x = 58,314,072,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,314,072,269.34/244,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,536.53

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