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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,559.20, 366,838.80 and 161,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,559.20, 366,838.80 and 161,453.20 is: 242,179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,559.20 : 366,838.80 = 161,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,559.20/366,838.80 = 161,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,559.20x = 366,838.80 × 161,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,559.20x = 59,227,298,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,227,298,144.16/244,559.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,179.80

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