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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,629.30, 366,943.95 and 168,521.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,629.30, 366,943.95 and 168,521.70 is: 252,782.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,629.30 : 366,943.95 = 168,521.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,629.30/366,943.95 = 168,521.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,629.30x = 366,943.95 × 168,521.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,629.30x = 61,838,018,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,838,018,258.72/244,629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,782.55

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