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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,511.20, 365,989.20 and 174,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,511.20, 365,989.20 and 174,527.20 is: 261,235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,511.20 : 365,989.20 = 174,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,511.20/365,989.20 = 174,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,511.20x = 365,989.20 × 174,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,511.20x = 63,875,070,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,875,070,306.24/244,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,235.76

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