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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,512.20, 365,990.70 and 174,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,512.20, 365,990.70 and 174,528.20 is: 261,237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,512.20 : 365,990.70 = 174,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,512.20/365,990.70 = 174,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,512.20x = 365,990.70 × 174,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,512.20x = 63,875,698,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,875,698,087.74/244,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,237.26

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