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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,057.91, 365,456.05 and 168,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,057.91, 365,456.05 and 168,389.76 is: 252,149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,057.91 : 365,456.05 = 168,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,057.91/365,456.05 = 168,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,057.91x = 365,456.05 × 168,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,057.91x = 61,539,057,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,539,057,418.88/244,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,149.41

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