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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,694.70, 367,042.05 and 161,588.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,694.70, 367,042.05 and 161,588.70 is: 242,383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,694.70 : 367,042.05 = 161,588.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,694.70/367,042.05 = 161,588.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,694.70x = 367,042.05 × 161,588.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,694.70x = 59,309,847,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,309,847,704.84/244,694.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,383.05

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