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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,657.90, 366,986.85 and 170,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,657.90, 366,986.85 and 170,008.30 is: 255,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,657.90 : 366,986.85 = 170,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,657.90/366,986.85 = 170,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,657.90x = 366,986.85 × 170,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,657.90x = 62,390,810,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,390,810,490.86/244,657.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,012.45

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