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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,798.88, 337,632 and 177,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,798.88, 337,632 and 177,069.92 is: 244,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,798.88 : 337,632 = 177,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,798.88/337,632 = 177,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,798.88x = 337,632 × 177,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,798.88x = 59,784,471,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,784,471,229.44/244,798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,218.73

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