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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,549.21, 337,322.59 and 176,665.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,549.21, 337,322.59 and 176,665.95 is: 243,686.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,549.21 : 337,322.59 = 176,665.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,549.21/337,322.59 = 176,665.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,549.21x = 337,322.59 × 176,665.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,549.21x = 59,593,415,818.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593,415,818.81/244,549.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,686.81

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