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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,558.20, 366,837.30 and 161,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,558.20, 366,837.30 and 161,452.20 is: 242,178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,558.20 : 366,837.30 = 161,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,558.20/366,837.30 = 161,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,558.20x = 366,837.30 × 161,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,558.20x = 59,226,689,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226,689,127.06/244,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,178.30

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