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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,692.40, 367,038.60 and 173,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,692.40, 367,038.60 and 173,833.60 is: 260,750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,692.40 : 367,038.60 = 173,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,692.40/367,038.60 = 173,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,692.40x = 367,038.60 × 173,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,692.40x = 63,803,641,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,803,641,176.96/244,692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,750.40

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