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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,651.40, 366,977.10 and 170,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,651.40, 366,977.10 and 170,001.80 is: 255,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,651.40 : 366,977.10 = 170,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,651.40/366,977.10 = 170,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,651.40x = 366,977.10 × 170,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,651.40x = 62,386,767,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,386,767,558.78/244,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,002.70

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