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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,144.82, 336,953.98 and 176,381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,144.82, 336,953.98 and 176,381.02 is: 243,430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,144.82 : 336,953.98 = 176,381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,144.82/336,953.98 = 176,381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,144.82x = 336,953.98 × 176,381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,144.82x = 59,432,286,685.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,432,286,685.46/244,144.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,430.46

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