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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,018.90, 365,315.55 and 174,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,018.90, 365,315.55 and 174,034.90 is: 260,543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,018.90 : 365,315.55 = 174,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,018.90/365,315.55 = 174,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,018.90x = 365,315.55 × 174,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,018.90x = 63,577,655,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,577,655,212.70/244,018.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,543.98

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