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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,985.30, 367,089.15 and 161,782.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,985.30, 367,089.15 and 161,782.10 is: 242,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,985.30 : 367,089.15 = 161,782.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,985.30/367,089.15 = 161,782.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,985.30x = 367,089.15 × 161,782.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,985.30x = 59,388,453,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,388,453,574.22/244,985.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,416.40

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