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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,570.60, 366,855.90 and 173,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,570.60, 366,855.90 and 173,711.80 is: 260,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,570.60 : 366,855.90 = 173,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,570.60/366,855.90 = 173,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,570.60x = 366,855.90 × 173,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,570.60x = 63,727,198,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,727,198,729.62/244,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,567.70

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