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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,534.40, 366,801.60 and 173,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,534.40, 366,801.60 and 173,675.60 is: 260,513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,534.40 : 366,801.60 = 173,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,534.40/366,801.60 = 173,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,534.40x = 366,801.60 × 173,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,534.40x = 63,704,487,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,704,487,960.96/244,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,513.40

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