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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,608.90, 366,913.35 and 177,908.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,608.90, 366,913.35 and 177,908.10 is: 266,862.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,608.90 : 366,913.35 = 177,908.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,608.90/366,913.35 = 177,908.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,608.90x = 366,913.35 × 177,908.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,608.90x = 65,276,856,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,276,856,963.14/244,608.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,862.15

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