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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,808.37, 367,210.80 and 172,463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,808.37, 367,210.80 and 172,463.56 is: 258,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,808.37 : 367,210.80 = 172,463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,808.37/367,210.80 = 172,463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,808.37x = 367,210.80 × 172,463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,808.37x = 63,330,480,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,330,480,920.42/244,808.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,694.10

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