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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,048.40, 365,359.80 and 174,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,048.40, 365,359.80 and 174,064.40 is: 260,588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,048.40 : 365,359.80 = 174,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,048.40/365,359.80 = 174,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,048.40x = 365,359.80 × 174,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,048.40x = 63,596,134,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,596,134,371.12/244,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,588.20

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