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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,399.68, 337,167.36 and 168,816.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,399.68, 337,167.36 and 168,816.96 is: 232,895.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,399.68 : 337,167.36 = 168,816.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,399.68/337,167.36 = 168,816.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,399.68x = 337,167.36 × 168,816.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,399.68x = 56,919,568,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,919,568,726.43/244,399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,895.43

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