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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,678.40, 367,017.60 and 173,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,678.40, 367,017.60 and 173,819.60 is: 260,729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,678.40 : 367,017.60 = 173,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,678.40/367,017.60 = 173,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,678.40x = 367,017.60 × 173,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,678.40x = 63,794,852,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,794,852,424.96/244,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,729.40

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