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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,611.10, 366,916.65 and 173,752.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,611.10, 366,916.65 and 173,752.30 is: 260,628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,611.10 : 366,916.65 = 173,752.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,611.10/366,916.65 = 173,752.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,611.10x = 366,916.65 × 173,752.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,611.10x = 63,752,611,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,752,611,845.80/244,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,628.45

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