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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,586.45, 366,387.60 and 164,870.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,586.45, 366,387.60 and 164,870.30 is: 246,973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,586.45 : 366,387.60 = 164,870.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,586.45/366,387.60 = 164,870.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,586.45x = 366,387.60 × 164,870.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,586.45x = 60,406,433,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,406,433,528.28/244,586.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,973.75

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