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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,724.48, 367,008.96 and 166,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,724.48, 367,008.96 and 166,342.40 is: 249,460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,724.48 : 367,008.96 = 166,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,724.48/367,008.96 = 166,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,724.48x = 367,008.96 × 166,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,724.48x = 61,049,151,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049,151,227.90/244,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,460.75

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