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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,550.21, 337,323.97 and 176,666.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,550.21, 337,323.97 and 176,666.95 is: 243,688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,550.21 : 337,323.97 = 176,666.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,550.21/337,323.97 = 176,666.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,550.21x = 337,323.97 × 176,666.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,550.21x = 59,593,996,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593,996,941.79/244,550.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,688.19

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