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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,649.90, 366,974.85 and 170,000.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,649.90, 366,974.85 and 170,000.30 is: 255,000.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,649.90 : 366,974.85 = 170,000.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,649.90/366,974.85 = 170,000.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,649.90x = 366,974.85 × 170,000.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,649.90x = 62,385,834,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,385,834,592.46/244,649.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,000.45

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