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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,996.20, 367,494.30 and 161,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,996.20, 367,494.30 and 161,015.40 is: 241,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,996.20 : 367,494.30 = 161,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,996.20/367,494.30 = 161,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,996.20x = 367,494.30 × 161,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,996.20x = 59,172,241,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,172,241,712.22/244,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,523.10

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