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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,628.43, 366,588.50 and 168,648.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,628.43, 366,588.50 and 168,648.98 is: 252,729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,628.43 : 366,588.50 = 168,648.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,628.43/366,588.50 = 168,648.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,628.43x = 366,588.50 × 168,648.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,628.43x = 61,824,776,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824,776,604.73/244,628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,729.32

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