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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,152.20, 366,228.30 and 173,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,152.20, 366,228.30 and 173,293.40 is: 259,940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,152.20 : 366,228.30 = 173,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,152.20/366,228.30 = 173,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,152.20x = 366,228.30 × 173,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,152.20x = 63,464,947,283.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,464,947,283.22/244,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,940.10

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