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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,067.60, 366,101.40 and 173,208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,067.60, 366,101.40 and 173,208.80 is: 259,813.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,067.60 : 366,101.40 = 173,208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,067.60/366,101.40 = 173,208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,067.60x = 366,101.40 × 173,208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,067.60x = 63,411,984,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,411,984,172.32/244,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,813.20

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