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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,275.04, 366,417.24 and 160,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,275.04, 366,417.24 and 160,569.52 is: 240,857.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,275.04 : 366,417.24 = 160,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,275.04/366,417.24 = 160,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,275.04x = 366,417.24 × 160,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,275.04x = 58,835,440,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,835,440,346.52/244,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,857.36

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