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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,563.70, 366,845.55 and 161,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,563.70, 366,845.55 and 161,457.70 is: 242,186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,563.70 : 366,845.55 = 161,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,563.70/366,845.55 = 161,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,563.70x = 366,845.55 × 161,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,563.70x = 59,230,038,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,230,038,758.24/244,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,186.55

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