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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,674.74, 337,495.75 and 176,791.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,674.74, 337,495.75 and 176,791.34 is: 243,859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,674.74 : 337,495.75 = 176,791.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,674.74/337,495.75 = 176,791.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,674.74x = 337,495.75 × 176,791.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,674.74x = 59,666,326,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,666,326,288.57/244,674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,859.77

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