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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,621.10, 366,931.65 and 173,762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,621.10, 366,931.65 and 173,762.30 is: 260,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,621.10 : 366,931.65 = 173,762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,621.10/366,931.65 = 173,762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,621.10x = 366,931.65 × 173,762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,621.10x = 63,758,887,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,758,887,446.80/244,621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,643.45

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