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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,428.30, 366,314.40 and 174,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,428.30, 366,314.40 and 174,225.60 is: 261,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,428.30 : 366,314.40 = 174,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,428.30/366,314.40 = 174,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,428.30x = 366,314.40 × 174,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,428.30x = 63,821,346,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,821,346,128.64/244,428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,104.57

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