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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,948.80, 367,034.40 and 161,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,948.80, 367,034.40 and 161,745.60 is: 242,361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,948.80 : 367,034.40 = 161,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,948.80/367,034.40 = 161,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,948.80x = 367,034.40 × 161,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,948.80x = 59,366,199,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,366,199,248.64/244,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,361.67

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