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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,479.60, 366,719.40 and 173,620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,479.60, 366,719.40 and 173,620.80 is: 260,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,479.60 : 366,719.40 = 173,620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,479.60/366,719.40 = 173,620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,479.60x = 366,719.40 × 173,620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,479.60x = 63,670,115,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,670,115,603.52/244,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,431.20

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