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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,544.80, 366,817.20 and 168,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,544.80, 366,817.20 and 168,437.20 is: 252,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,544.80 : 366,817.20 = 168,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,544.80/366,817.20 = 168,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,544.80x = 366,817.20 × 168,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,544.80x = 61,785,662,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,785,662,079.84/244,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,655.80

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