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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,561.70, 366,842.55 and 161,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,561.70, 366,842.55 and 161,455.70 is: 242,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,561.70 : 366,842.55 = 161,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,561.70/366,842.55 = 161,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,561.70x = 366,842.55 × 161,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,561.70x = 59,228,820,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,228,820,700.04/244,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,183.55

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