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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,994.66, 338,102.23 and 167,632.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,994.66, 338,102.23 and 167,632.58 is: 231,339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,994.66 : 338,102.23 = 167,632.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,994.66/338,102.23 = 167,632.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,994.66x = 338,102.23 × 167,632.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,994.66x = 56,676,949,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,676,949,149.94/244,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,339.53

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