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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,965.30, 367,059.15 and 161,762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,965.30, 367,059.15 and 161,762.10 is: 242,386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,965.30 : 367,059.15 = 161,762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,965.30/367,059.15 = 161,762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,965.30x = 367,059.15 × 161,762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,965.30x = 59,376,258,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,376,258,928.22/244,965.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,386.41

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