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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,761.16, 337,141.04 and 173,017.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,761.16, 337,141.04 and 173,017.84 is: 238,319.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,761.16 : 337,141.04 = 173,017.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,761.16/337,141.04 = 173,017.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,761.16x = 337,141.04 × 173,017.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,761.16x = 58,331,414,516.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,331,414,516.15/244,761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,319.73

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