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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,996.16, 338,104.30 and 167,634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,996.16, 338,104.30 and 167,634.08 is: 231,341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,996.16 : 338,104.30 = 167,634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,996.16/338,104.30 = 167,634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,996.16x = 338,104.30 × 167,634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,996.16x = 56,677,803,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,677,803,274.54/244,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,341.60

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