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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,629.40, 366,944.10 and 177,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,629.40, 366,944.10 and 177,928.60 is: 266,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,629.40 : 366,944.10 = 177,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,629.40/366,944.10 = 177,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,629.40x = 366,944.10 × 177,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,629.40x = 65,289,849,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,289,849,991.26/244,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,892.90

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