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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,237.60, 366,356.40 and 164,521.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,237.60, 366,356.40 and 164,521.45 is: 246,782.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,237.60 : 366,356.40 = 164,521.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,237.60/366,356.40 = 164,521.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,237.60x = 366,356.40 × 164,521.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,237.60x = 60,273,486,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,273,486,144.78/244,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,782.18

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