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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,620.20, 366,930.30 and 161,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,620.20, 366,930.30 and 161,514.20 is: 242,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,620.20 : 366,930.30 = 161,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,620.20/366,930.30 = 161,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,620.20x = 366,930.30 × 161,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,620.20x = 59,264,453,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,264,453,860.26/244,620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,271.30

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