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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,640.70, 366,961.05 and 173,781.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,640.70, 366,961.05 and 173,781.90 is: 260,672.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,640.70 : 366,961.05 = 173,781.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,640.70/366,961.05 = 173,781.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,640.70x = 366,961.05 × 173,781.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,640.70x = 63,771,188,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,771,188,495.00/244,640.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,672.85

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