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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,230.56, 365,714.96 and 168,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,230.56, 365,714.96 and 168,562.68 is: 252,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,230.56 : 365,714.96 = 168,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,230.56/365,714.96 = 168,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,230.56x = 365,714.96 × 168,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,230.56x = 61,645,893,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,645,893,773.69/244,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,408.60

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