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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,212.10, 366,755.55 and 177,727.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,212.10, 366,755.55 and 177,727.30 is: 266,909.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,212.10 : 366,755.55 = 177,727.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,212.10/366,755.55 = 177,727.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,212.10x = 366,755.55 × 177,727.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,212.10x = 65,182,473,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,182,473,661.52/244,212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,909.27

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