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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,638.20, 366,957.30 and 161,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,638.20, 366,957.30 and 161,532.20 is: 242,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,638.20 : 366,957.30 = 161,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,638.20/366,957.30 = 161,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,638.20x = 366,957.30 × 161,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,638.20x = 59,275,419,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,275,419,975.06/244,638.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,298.30

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