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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,776.94, 367,728.26 and 173,871.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,776.94, 367,728.26 and 173,871.97 is: 261,207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,776.94 : 367,728.26 = 173,871.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,776.94/367,728.26 = 173,871.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,776.94x = 367,728.26 × 173,871.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,776.94x = 63,937,635,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,937,635,202.19/244,776.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,207.76

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