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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,636.70, 366,955.05 and 173,777.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,636.70, 366,955.05 and 173,777.90 is: 260,666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,636.70 : 366,955.05 = 173,777.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,636.70/366,955.05 = 173,777.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,636.70x = 366,955.05 × 173,777.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,636.70x = 63,768,677,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,768,677,983.40/244,636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,666.85

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