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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,692.70, 367,039.05 and 161,586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,692.70, 367,039.05 and 161,586.70 is: 242,380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,692.70 : 367,039.05 = 161,586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,692.70/367,039.05 = 161,586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,692.70x = 367,039.05 × 161,586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,692.70x = 59,308,628,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,308,628,860.64/244,692.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,380.05

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