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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,124.70, 366,187.05 and 161,018.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,124.70, 366,187.05 and 161,018.70 is: 241,528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,124.70 : 366,187.05 = 161,018.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,124.70/366,187.05 = 161,018.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,124.70x = 366,187.05 × 161,018.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,124.70x = 58,962,962,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,962,962,747.84/244,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,528.05

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