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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,220, 365,699.10 and 168,552.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,220, 365,699.10 and 168,552.03 is: 252,392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,220 : 365,699.10 = 168,552.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,220/365,699.10 = 168,552.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,220x = 365,699.10 × 168,552.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,220x = 61,639,325,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,325,674.17/244,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,392.62

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