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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,140.82, 336,948.46 and 176,377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,140.82, 336,948.46 and 176,377.02 is: 243,424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,140.82 : 336,948.46 = 176,377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,140.82/336,948.46 = 176,377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,140.82x = 336,948.46 × 176,377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,140.82x = 59,429,965,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,429,965,268.39/244,140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,424.94

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