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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,607.40, 366,911.10 and 177,906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,607.40, 366,911.10 and 177,906.60 is: 266,859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,607.40 : 366,911.10 = 177,906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,607.40/366,911.10 = 177,906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,607.40x = 366,911.10 × 177,906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,607.40x = 65,275,906,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,275,906,303.26/244,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,859.90

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