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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,621.90, 366,932.85 and 169,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,621.90, 366,932.85 and 169,972.30 is: 254,958.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,621.90 : 366,932.85 = 169,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,621.90/366,932.85 = 169,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,621.90x = 366,932.85 × 169,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,621.90x = 62,368,420,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,368,420,460.06/244,621.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,958.45

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