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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,866.40, 367,299.60 and 170,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,866.40, 367,299.60 and 170,216.80 is: 255,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,866.40 : 367,299.60 = 170,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,866.40/367,299.60 = 170,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,866.40x = 367,299.60 × 170,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,866.40x = 62,520,562,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,520,562,553.28/244,866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,325.20

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