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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,719.84, 337,355.88 and 172,973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,719.84, 337,355.88 and 172,973.28 is: 238,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,719.84 : 337,355.88 = 172,973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,719.84/337,355.88 = 172,973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,719.84x = 337,355.88 × 172,973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,719.84x = 58,353,553,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,353,553,090.89/244,719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,450.44

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