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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,687.40, 367,031.10 and 173,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,687.40, 367,031.10 and 173,828.60 is: 260,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,687.40 : 367,031.10 = 173,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,687.40/367,031.10 = 173,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,687.40x = 367,031.10 × 173,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,687.40x = 63,800,502,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,800,502,269.46/244,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,742.90

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