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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,686.20, 367,029.30 and 161,580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,686.20, 367,029.30 and 161,580.20 is: 242,370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,686.20 : 367,029.30 = 161,580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,686.20/367,029.30 = 161,580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,686.20x = 367,029.30 × 161,580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,686.20x = 59,304,667,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,304,667,699.86/244,686.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,370.30

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