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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,652.90, 366,979.35 and 177,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,652.90, 366,979.35 and 177,952.10 is: 266,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,652.90 : 366,979.35 = 177,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,652.90/366,979.35 = 177,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,652.90x = 366,979.35 × 177,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,652.90x = 65,304,745,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,304,745,989.14/244,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,928.15

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