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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,219.40, 365,616.30 and 174,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,219.40, 365,616.30 and 174,235.40 is: 260,844.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,219.40 : 365,616.30 = 174,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,219.40/365,616.30 = 174,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,219.40x = 365,616.30 × 174,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,219.40x = 63,703,302,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,703,302,277.02/244,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,844.56

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