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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,627.20, 366,940.80 and 161,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,627.20, 366,940.80 and 161,521.20 is: 242,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,627.20 : 366,940.80 = 161,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,627.20/366,940.80 = 161,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,627.20x = 366,940.80 × 161,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,627.20x = 59,268,718,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,268,718,344.96/244,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,281.80

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