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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,428.44, 365,875.52 and 168,081.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,428.44, 365,875.52 and 168,081.48 is: 251,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,428.44 : 365,875.52 = 168,081.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,428.44/365,875.52 = 168,081.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,428.44x = 365,875.52 × 168,081.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,428.44x = 61,496,898,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,496,898,056.96/244,428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,594.70

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