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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,259.82, 336,888.99 and 163,661.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,259.82, 336,888.99 and 163,661.58 is: 225,725.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,259.82 : 336,888.99 = 163,661.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,259.82/336,888.99 = 163,661.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,259.82x = 336,888.99 × 163,661.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,259.82x = 55,135,784,388.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,135,784,388.00/244,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,725.97

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