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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,558.62, 367,400.88 and 172,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,558.62, 367,400.88 and 172,677.60 is: 259,413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,558.62 : 367,400.88 = 172,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,558.62/367,400.88 = 172,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,558.62x = 367,400.88 × 172,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,558.62x = 63,441,902,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,441,902,196.29/244,558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,413.89

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