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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,266, 366,960.34 and 173,364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,266, 366,960.34 and 173,364.68 is: 260,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,266 : 366,960.34 = 173,364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,266/366,960.34 = 173,364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,266x = 366,960.34 × 173,364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,266x = 63,617,961,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,617,961,916.79/244,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,445.42

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