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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,131.98, 336,677.31 and 167,515.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,131.98, 336,677.31 and 167,515.90 is: 231,017.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,131.98 : 336,677.31 = 167,515.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,131.98/336,677.31 = 167,515.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,131.98x = 336,677.31 × 167,515.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,131.98x = 56,398,801,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,398,801,752.54/244,131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,017.68

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