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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,933.80, 367,011.90 and 161,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,933.80, 367,011.90 and 161,730.60 is: 242,339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,933.80 : 367,011.90 = 161,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,933.80/367,011.90 = 161,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,933.80x = 367,011.90 × 161,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,933.80x = 59,357,054,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,357,054,794.14/244,933.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,339.17

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