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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,633.20, 366,949.80 and 161,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,633.20, 366,949.80 and 161,527.20 is: 242,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,633.20 : 366,949.80 = 161,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,633.20/366,949.80 = 161,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,633.20x = 366,949.80 × 161,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,633.20x = 59,272,373,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,272,373,734.56/244,633.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,290.80

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