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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,606.80, 366,910.20 and 169,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,606.80, 366,910.20 and 169,957.20 is: 254,935.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,606.80 : 366,910.20 = 169,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,606.80/366,910.20 = 169,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,606.80x = 366,910.20 × 169,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,606.80x = 62,359,030,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,359,030,243.44/244,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,935.80

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