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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,661.40, 366,744.24 and 165,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,661.40, 366,744.24 and 165,783.60 is: 248,507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,661.40 : 366,744.24 = 165,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,661.40/366,744.24 = 165,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,661.40x = 366,744.24 × 165,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,661.40x = 60,800,180,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,800,180,386.46/244,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,507.45

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