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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,516.43, 337,122.59 and 174,749.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,516.43, 337,122.59 and 174,749.10 is: 240,932.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,516.43 : 337,122.59 = 174,749.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,516.43/337,122.59 = 174,749.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,516.43x = 337,122.59 × 174,749.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,516.43x = 58,911,868,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,911,868,318.42/244,516.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,932.15

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