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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,211.20, 366,316.80 and 173,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,211.20, 366,316.80 and 173,352.40 is: 260,028.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,211.20 : 366,316.80 = 173,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,211.20/366,316.80 = 173,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,211.20x = 366,316.80 × 173,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,211.20x = 63,501,896,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,501,896,440.32/244,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,028.60

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