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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,560.30, 366,840.45 and 177,638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,560.30, 366,840.45 and 177,638.10 is: 266,457.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,560.30 : 366,840.45 = 177,638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,560.30/366,840.45 = 177,638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,560.30x = 366,840.45 × 177,638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,560.30x = 65,164,840,541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,164,840,541.15/244,560.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,457.15

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