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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,972.80, 367,459.20 and 170,177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,972.80, 367,459.20 and 170,177.40 is: 255,266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,972.80 : 367,459.20 = 170,177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,972.80/367,459.20 = 170,177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,972.80x = 367,459.20 × 170,177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,972.80x = 62,533,251,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,533,251,262.08/244,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,266.10

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