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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,212.40, 366,318.60 and 176,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,212.40, 366,318.60 and 176,852.80 is: 265,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,212.40 : 366,318.60 = 176,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,212.40/366,318.60 = 176,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,212.40x = 366,318.60 × 176,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,212.40x = 64,784,470,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,784,470,102.08/244,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,279.20

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