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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,618.90, 366,928.35 and 177,918.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,618.90, 366,928.35 and 177,918.10 is: 266,877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,618.90 : 366,928.35 = 177,918.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,618.90/366,928.35 = 177,918.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,618.90x = 366,928.35 × 177,918.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,618.90x = 65,283,194,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,283,194,868.14/244,618.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,877.15

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