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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,693.70, 367,040.55 and 161,587.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,693.70, 367,040.55 and 161,587.70 is: 242,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,693.70 : 367,040.55 = 161,587.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,693.70/367,040.55 = 161,587.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,693.70x = 367,040.55 × 161,587.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,693.70x = 59,309,238,281.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,309,238,281.24/244,693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,381.55

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