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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,176.40, 366,653.40 and 165,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,176.40, 366,653.40 and 165,638.80 is: 248,721.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,176.40 : 366,653.40 = 165,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,176.40/366,653.40 = 165,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,176.40x = 366,653.40 × 165,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,176.40x = 60,732,029,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,732,029,191.92/244,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,721.95

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