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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,991.30, 367,098.15 and 161,788.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,991.30, 367,098.15 and 161,788.10 is: 242,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,991.30 : 367,098.15 = 161,788.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,991.30/367,098.15 = 161,788.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,991.30x = 367,098.15 × 161,788.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,991.30x = 59,392,112,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,392,112,202.02/244,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,425.39

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