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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,527.80, 366,791.70 and 168,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,527.80, 366,791.70 and 168,420.20 is: 252,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,527.80 : 366,791.70 = 168,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,527.80/366,791.70 = 168,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,527.80x = 366,791.70 × 168,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,527.80x = 61,775,131,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,775,131,472.34/244,527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,630.30

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