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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,872.20, 367,308.30 and 170,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,872.20, 367,308.30 and 170,222.60 is: 255,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,872.20 : 367,308.30 = 170,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,872.20/367,308.30 = 170,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,872.20x = 367,308.30 × 170,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,872.20x = 62,524,173,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524,173,827.58/244,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,333.90

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