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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,940.80, 367,022.40 and 161,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,940.80, 367,022.40 and 161,737.60 is: 242,349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,940.80 : 367,022.40 = 161,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,940.80/367,022.40 = 161,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,940.80x = 367,022.40 × 161,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,940.80x = 59,361,322,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,361,322,122.24/244,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,349.67

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