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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,697.20, 367,045.80 and 161,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,697.20, 367,045.80 and 161,591.20 is: 242,386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,697.20 : 367,045.80 = 161,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,697.20/367,045.80 = 161,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,697.20x = 367,045.80 × 161,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,697.20x = 59,311,371,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,311,371,276.96/244,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,386.80

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