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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,231.29, 365,869.98 and 168,316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,231.29, 365,869.98 and 168,316.38 is: 252,145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,231.29 : 365,869.98 = 168,316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,231.29/365,869.98 = 168,316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,231.29x = 365,869.98 × 168,316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,231.29x = 61,581,910,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,581,910,584.27/244,231.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,145.87

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