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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,228.40, 365,629.80 and 174,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,228.40, 365,629.80 and 174,244.40 is: 260,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,228.40 : 365,629.80 = 174,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,228.40/365,629.80 = 174,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,228.40x = 365,629.80 × 174,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,228.40x = 63,708,945,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,708,945,123.12/244,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,858.05

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