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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,141.81, 336,949.83 and 176,378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,141.81, 336,949.83 and 176,378.02 is: 243,426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,141.81 : 336,949.83 = 176,378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,141.81/336,949.83 = 176,378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,141.81x = 336,949.83 × 176,378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,141.81x = 59,430,543,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,430,543,854.74/244,141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,426.33

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