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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,043.64, 366,627.42 and 173,142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,043.64, 366,627.42 and 173,142.32 is: 260,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,043.64 : 366,627.42 = 173,142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,043.64/366,627.42 = 173,142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,043.64x = 366,627.42 × 173,142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,043.64x = 63,478,722,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,478,722,074.41/244,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,112.18

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