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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,579.20, 366,868.80 and 161,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,579.20, 366,868.80 and 161,473.20 is: 242,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,579.20 : 366,868.80 = 161,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,579.20/366,868.80 = 161,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,579.20x = 366,868.80 × 161,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,579.20x = 59,239,479,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,239,479,116.16/244,579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,209.80

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