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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,427.40, 366,641.10 and 177,067.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,427.40, 366,641.10 and 177,067.80 is: 265,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,427.40 : 366,641.10 = 177,067.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,427.40/366,641.10 = 177,067.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,427.40x = 366,641.10 × 177,067.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,427.40x = 64,920,332,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,920,332,966.58/244,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,601.70

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