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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,295.60, 366,443.40 and 160,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,295.60, 366,443.40 and 160,314.80 is: 240,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,295.60 : 366,443.40 = 160,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,295.60/366,443.40 = 160,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,295.60x = 366,443.40 × 160,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,295.60x = 58,746,300,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,746,300,382.32/244,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,472.20

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