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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,541.40, 366,812.10 and 173,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,541.40, 366,812.10 and 173,682.60 is: 260,523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,541.40 : 366,812.10 = 173,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,541.40/366,812.10 = 173,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,541.40x = 366,812.10 × 173,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,541.40x = 63,708,879,239.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,708,879,239.46/244,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,523.90

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