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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,142.81, 336,951.21 and 176,379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,142.81, 336,951.21 and 176,379.02 is: 243,427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,142.81 : 336,951.21 = 176,379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,142.81/336,951.21 = 176,379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,142.81x = 336,951.21 × 176,379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,142.81x = 59,431,124,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,431,124,207.61/244,142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,427.71

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