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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,914.80, 366,983.40 and 161,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,914.80, 366,983.40 and 161,711.60 is: 242,310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,914.80 : 366,983.40 = 161,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,914.80/366,983.40 = 161,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,914.80x = 366,983.40 × 161,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,914.80x = 59,345,472,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,345,472,787.44/244,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,310.68

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