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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,573.60, 366,860.40 and 173,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,573.60, 366,860.40 and 173,714.80 is: 260,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,573.60 : 366,860.40 = 173,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,573.60/366,860.40 = 173,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,573.60x = 366,860.40 × 173,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,573.60x = 63,729,081,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,729,081,013.92/244,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,572.20

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