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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,238.82, 336,925.56 and 166,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,238.82, 336,925.56 and 166,656.28 is: 229,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,238.82 : 336,925.56 = 166,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,238.82/336,925.56 = 166,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,238.82x = 336,925.56 × 166,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,238.82x = 56,150,760,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,150,760,466.52/244,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,901.05

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