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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,252.32, 336,878.64 and 163,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,252.32, 336,878.64 and 163,654.08 is: 225,715.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,252.32 : 336,878.64 = 163,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,252.32/336,878.64 = 163,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,252.32x = 336,878.64 × 163,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,252.32x = 55,131,563,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,131,563,900.85/244,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,715.62

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