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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,011.20, 366,016.80 and 160,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,011.20, 366,016.80 and 160,300.40 is: 240,450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,011.20 : 366,016.80 = 160,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,011.20/366,016.80 = 160,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,011.20x = 366,016.80 × 160,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,011.20x = 58,672,639,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,672,639,446.72/244,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,450.60

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