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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,166.20, 366,249.30 and 173,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,166.20, 366,249.30 and 173,307.40 is: 259,961.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,166.20 : 366,249.30 = 173,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,166.20/366,249.30 = 173,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,166.20x = 366,249.30 × 173,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,166.20x = 63,473,713,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,473,713,934.82/244,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,961.10

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