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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,657.91, 337,779.31 and 163,101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,657.91, 337,779.31 and 163,101.04 is: 225,180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,657.91 : 337,779.31 = 163,101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,657.91/337,779.31 = 163,101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,657.91x = 337,779.31 × 163,101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,657.91x = 55,092,156,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,092,156,751.48/244,657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,180.36

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