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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,684.70, 367,027.05 and 161,578.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,684.70, 367,027.05 and 161,578.70 is: 242,368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,684.70 : 367,027.05 = 161,578.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,684.70/367,027.05 = 161,578.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,684.70x = 367,027.05 × 161,578.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,684.70x = 59,303,753,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,303,753,603.84/244,684.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,368.05

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