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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,019.65, 365,974.80 and 160,366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,019.65, 365,974.80 and 160,366.90 is: 240,514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,019.65 : 365,974.80 = 160,366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,019.65/365,974.80 = 160,366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,019.65x = 365,974.80 × 160,366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,019.65x = 58,690,244,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,690,244,154.12/244,019.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,514.42

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