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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,717.90, 367,076.85 and 173,859.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,717.90, 367,076.85 and 173,859.10 is: 260,788.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,717.90 : 367,076.85 = 173,859.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,717.90/367,076.85 = 173,859.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,717.90x = 367,076.85 × 173,859.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,717.90x = 63,819,650,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,819,650,771.84/244,717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,788.65

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