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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,555.62, 367,396.38 and 172,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,555.62, 367,396.38 and 172,674.60 is: 259,409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,555.62 : 367,396.38 = 172,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,555.62/367,396.38 = 172,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,555.62x = 367,396.38 × 172,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,555.62x = 63,440,022,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,440,022,957.95/244,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,409.38

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