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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,897.80, 366,957.90 and 161,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,897.80, 366,957.90 and 161,694.60 is: 242,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,897.80 : 366,957.90 = 161,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,897.80/366,957.90 = 161,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,897.80x = 366,957.90 × 161,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,897.80x = 59,335,110,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,335,110,857.34/244,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,285.19

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