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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,519.32, 366,778.98 and 161,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,519.32, 366,778.98 and 161,393.88 is: 242,090.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,519.32 : 366,778.98 = 161,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,519.32/366,778.98 = 161,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,519.32x = 366,778.98 × 161,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,519.32x = 59,195,882,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,195,882,684.64/244,519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,090.82

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