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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,627.40, 366,941.10 and 177,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,627.40, 366,941.10 and 177,926.60 is: 266,889.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,627.40 : 366,941.10 = 177,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,627.40/366,941.10 = 177,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,627.40x = 366,941.10 × 177,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,627.40x = 65,288,582,323.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,288,582,323.26/244,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,889.90

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