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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,265.04, 337,187.40 and 167,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,265.04, 337,187.40 and 167,893.68 is: 231,763.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,265.04 : 337,187.40 = 167,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,265.04/337,187.40 = 167,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,265.04x = 337,187.40 × 167,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,265.04x = 56,611,633,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,611,633,435.63/244,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,763.14

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