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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,215.45, 365,831.10 and 164,499.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,215.45, 365,831.10 and 164,499.30 is: 246,417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,215.45 : 365,831.10 = 164,499.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,215.45/365,831.10 = 164,499.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,215.45x = 365,831.10 × 164,499.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,215.45x = 60,178,959,868.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,178,959,868.23/244,215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,417.50

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