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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,569.32, 366,853.98 and 161,443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,569.32, 366,853.98 and 161,443.88 is: 242,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,569.32 : 366,853.98 = 161,443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,569.32/366,853.98 = 161,443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,569.32x = 366,853.98 × 161,443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,569.32x = 59,226,329,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226,329,924.64/244,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,165.82

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