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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,554.12, 367,394.13 and 172,673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,554.12, 367,394.13 and 172,673.10 is: 259,407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,554.12 : 367,394.13 = 172,673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,554.12/367,394.13 = 172,673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,554.12x = 367,394.13 × 172,673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,554.12x = 63,439,083,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,439,083,348.90/244,554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,407.13

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