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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,237.20, 337,162.77 and 163,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,237.20, 337,162.77 and 163,717.32 is: 226,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,237.20 : 337,162.77 = 163,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,237.20/337,162.77 = 163,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,237.20x = 337,162.77 × 163,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,237.20x = 55,199,385,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,199,385,108.18/244,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,007.28

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