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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,605.80, 366,908.70 and 169,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,605.80, 366,908.70 and 169,956.20 is: 254,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,605.80 : 366,908.70 = 169,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,605.80/366,908.70 = 169,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,605.80x = 366,908.70 × 169,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,605.80x = 62,358,408,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,358,408,398.94/244,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,934.30

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