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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,952.80, 367,040.40 and 161,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,952.80, 367,040.40 and 161,749.60 is: 242,367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,952.80 : 367,040.40 = 161,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,952.80/367,040.40 = 161,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,952.80x = 367,040.40 × 161,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,952.80x = 59,368,637,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,368,637,883.84/244,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,367.66

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