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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,609.90, 366,914.85 and 177,909.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,609.90, 366,914.85 and 177,909.10 is: 266,863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,609.90 : 366,914.85 = 177,909.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,609.90/366,914.85 = 177,909.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,609.90x = 366,914.85 × 177,909.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,609.90x = 65,277,490,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,277,490,740.14/244,609.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,863.65

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