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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,228.08, 365,711.21 and 168,560.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,228.08, 365,711.21 and 168,560.18 is: 252,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,228.08 : 365,711.21 = 168,560.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,228.08/365,711.21 = 168,560.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,228.08x = 365,711.21 × 168,560.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,228.08x = 61,644,344,714.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644,344,714.26/244,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,404.82

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