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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,521.16, 337,129.14 and 174,753.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,521.16, 337,129.14 and 174,753.86 is: 240,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,521.16 : 337,129.14 = 174,753.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,521.16/337,129.14 = 174,753.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,521.16x = 337,129.14 × 174,753.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,521.16x = 58,914,618,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,914,618,533.48/244,521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,938.73

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