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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,876.80, 366,926.40 and 161,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,876.80, 366,926.40 and 161,673.60 is: 242,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,876.80 : 366,926.40 = 161,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,876.80/366,926.40 = 161,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,876.80x = 366,926.40 × 161,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,876.80x = 59,322,312,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,322,312,023.04/244,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,253.70

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