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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,225.20, 366,337.80 and 169,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,225.20, 366,337.80 and 169,429.80 is: 254,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,225.20 : 366,337.80 = 169,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,225.20/366,337.80 = 169,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,225.20x = 366,337.80 × 169,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,225.20x = 62,068,540,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,068,540,186.44/244,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,144.70

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