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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,557.80, 366,836.70 and 177,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,557.80, 366,836.70 and 177,635.60 is: 266,453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,557.80 : 366,836.70 = 177,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,557.80/366,836.70 = 177,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,557.80x = 366,836.70 × 177,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,557.80x = 65,163,257,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,163,257,306.52/244,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,453.40

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