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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,018.84, 365,551.56 and 168,103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,018.84, 365,551.56 and 168,103.96 is: 251,827.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,018.84 : 365,551.56 = 168,103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,018.84/365,551.56 = 168,103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,018.84x = 365,551.56 × 168,103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,018.84x = 61,450,664,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450,664,820.18/244,018.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,827.54

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