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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,236.20, 337,161.39 and 163,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,236.20, 337,161.39 and 163,716.32 is: 226,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,236.20 : 337,161.39 = 163,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,236.20/337,161.39 = 163,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,236.20x = 337,161.39 × 163,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,236.20x = 55,198,822,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,198,822,245.85/244,236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,005.90

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