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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,405.60, 366,608.40 and 160,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,405.60, 366,608.40 and 160,424.80 is: 240,637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,405.60 : 366,608.40 = 160,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,405.60/366,608.40 = 160,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,405.60x = 366,608.40 × 160,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,405.60x = 58,813,079,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,813,079,248.32/244,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,637.20

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