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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,218.60, 366,327.90 and 160,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,218.60, 366,327.90 and 160,237.80 is: 240,356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,218.60 : 366,327.90 = 160,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,218.60/366,327.90 = 160,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,218.60x = 366,327.90 × 160,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,218.60x = 58,699,576,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699,576,774.62/244,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,356.70

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