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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,688.15, 367,032.23 and 173,829.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,688.15, 367,032.23 and 173,829.35 is: 260,744.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,688.15 : 367,032.23 = 173,829.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,688.15/367,032.23 = 173,829.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,688.15x = 367,032.23 × 173,829.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,688.15x = 63,800,973,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,800,973,969.95/244,688.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,744.03

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