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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,639.90, 366,959.85 and 169,990.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,639.90, 366,959.85 and 169,990.30 is: 254,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,639.90 : 366,959.85 = 169,990.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,639.90/366,959.85 = 169,990.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,639.90x = 366,959.85 × 169,990.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,639.90x = 62,379,614,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,379,614,989.46/244,639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,985.45

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