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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,811.37, 367,215.30 and 172,466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,811.37, 367,215.30 and 172,466.56 is: 258,698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,811.37 : 367,215.30 = 172,466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,811.37/367,215.30 = 172,466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,811.37x = 367,215.30 × 172,466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,811.37x = 63,332,359,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332,359,570.37/244,811.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,698.60

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