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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,255.90, 366,772.65 and 165,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,255.90, 366,772.65 and 165,718.30 is: 248,841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,255.90 : 366,772.65 = 165,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,255.90/366,772.65 = 165,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,255.90x = 366,772.65 × 165,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,255.90x = 60,780,940,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,780,940,044.50/244,255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,841.24

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