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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,724.60, 337,782.03 and 167,231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,724.60, 337,782.03 and 167,231.63 is: 230,822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,724.60 : 337,782.03 = 167,231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,724.60/337,782.03 = 167,231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,724.60x = 337,782.03 × 167,231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,724.60x = 56,487,837,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487,837,772.70/244,724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,822.07

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