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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,231.20, 366,128.10 and 160,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,231.20, 366,128.10 and 160,031.70 is: 239,904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,231.20 : 366,128.10 = 160,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,231.20/366,128.10 = 160,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,231.20x = 366,128.10 × 160,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,231.20x = 58,592,102,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592,102,260.77/244,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,904.25

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