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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,546.52, 337,119.84 and 171,727.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,546.52, 337,119.84 and 171,727.61 is: 236,735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,546.52 : 337,119.84 = 171,727.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,546.52/337,119.84 = 171,727.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,546.52x = 337,119.84 × 171,727.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,546.52x = 57,892,782,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,892,782,721.18/244,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,735.26

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