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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,714.90, 367,072.35 and 173,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,714.90, 367,072.35 and 173,856.10 is: 260,784.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,714.90 : 367,072.35 = 173,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,714.90/367,072.35 = 173,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,714.90x = 367,072.35 × 173,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,714.90x = 63,817,767,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,817,767,188.84/244,714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,784.15

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