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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,762.16, 337,142.42 and 173,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,762.16, 337,142.42 and 173,018.84 is: 238,321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,762.16 : 337,142.42 = 173,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,762.16/337,142.42 = 173,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,762.16x = 337,142.42 × 173,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,762.16x = 58,331,990,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,331,990,423.19/244,762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,321.11

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