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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,243.65, 366,310.80 and 160,590.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,243.65, 366,310.80 and 160,590.90 is: 240,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,243.65 : 366,310.80 = 160,590.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,243.65/366,310.80 = 160,590.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,243.65x = 366,310.80 × 160,590.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,243.65x = 58,826,181,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,826,181,051.72/244,243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,850.40

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