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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,659.40, 366,989.10 and 177,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,659.40, 366,989.10 and 177,958.60 is: 266,937.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,659.40 : 366,989.10 = 177,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,659.40/366,989.10 = 177,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,659.40x = 366,989.10 × 177,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,659.40x = 65,308,866,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,308,866,451.26/244,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,937.90

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