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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,629.40, 366,944.10 and 169,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,629.40, 366,944.10 and 169,979.80 is: 254,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,629.40 : 366,944.10 = 169,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,629.40/366,944.10 = 169,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,629.40x = 366,944.10 × 169,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,629.40x = 62,373,084,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,373,084,729.18/244,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,969.70

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