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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,857.60, 367,286.40 and 173,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,857.60, 367,286.40 and 173,318.40 is: 259,977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,857.60 : 367,286.40 = 173,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,857.60/367,286.40 = 173,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,857.60x = 367,286.40 × 173,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,857.60x = 63,657,491,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,657,491,189.76/244,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,977.60

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