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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,563.80, 366,845.70 and 177,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,563.80, 366,845.70 and 177,641.60 is: 266,462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,563.80 : 366,845.70 = 177,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,563.80/366,845.70 = 177,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,563.80x = 366,845.70 × 177,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,563.80x = 65,167,057,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,167,057,101.12/244,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,462.40

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