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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,526.32, 366,789.48 and 161,400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,526.32, 366,789.48 and 161,400.88 is: 242,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,526.32 : 366,789.48 = 161,400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,526.32/366,789.48 = 161,400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,526.32x = 366,789.48 × 161,400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,526.32x = 59,200,144,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,200,144,846.74/244,526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,101.32

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