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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,071.26, 365,969.82 and 167,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,071.26, 365,969.82 and 167,221 is: 250,737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,071.26 : 365,969.82 = 167,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,071.26/365,969.82 = 167,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,071.26x = 365,969.82 × 167,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,071.26x = 61,197,839,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,197,839,270.22/244,071.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,737.59

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