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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,814.20, 366,443.70 and 174,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,814.20, 366,443.70 and 174,830.20 is: 261,689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,814.20 : 366,443.70 = 174,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,814.20/366,443.70 = 174,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,814.20x = 366,443.70 × 174,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,814.20x = 64,065,425,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,065,425,359.74/244,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,689.99

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