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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,936.80, 367,016.40 and 161,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,936.80, 367,016.40 and 161,733.60 is: 242,343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,936.80 : 367,016.40 = 161,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,936.80/367,016.40 = 161,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,936.80x = 367,016.40 × 161,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,936.80x = 59,358,883,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,358,883,631.04/244,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,343.67

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