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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,965.80, 367,059.90 and 161,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,965.80, 367,059.90 and 161,762.60 is: 242,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,965.80 : 367,059.90 = 161,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,965.80/367,059.90 = 161,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,965.80x = 367,059.90 × 161,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,965.80x = 59,376,563,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,376,563,779.74/244,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,387.16

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