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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,254.40, 366,770.40 and 165,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,254.40, 366,770.40 and 165,716.80 is: 248,838.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,254.40 : 366,770.40 = 165,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,254.40/366,770.40 = 165,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,254.40x = 366,770.40 × 165,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,254.40x = 60,780,017,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,780,017,022.72/244,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,838.99

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