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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,552.40, 366,828.60 and 173,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,552.40, 366,828.60 and 173,693.60 is: 260,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,552.40 : 366,828.60 = 173,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,552.40/366,828.60 = 173,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,552.40x = 366,828.60 × 173,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,552.40x = 63,715,780,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,715,780,116.96/244,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,540.40

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