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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,859.20, 367,288.80 and 169,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,859.20, 367,288.80 and 169,820.80 is: 254,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,859.20 : 367,288.80 = 169,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,859.20/367,288.80 = 169,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,859.20x = 367,288.80 × 169,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,859.20x = 62,373,277,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,373,277,847.04/244,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,731.20

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