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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,420.20, 366,411.60 and 160,220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,420.20, 366,411.60 and 160,220.70 is: 240,187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,420.20 : 366,411.60 = 160,220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,420.20/366,411.60 = 160,220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,420.20x = 366,411.60 × 160,220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,420.20x = 58,706,723,040.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,706,723,040.12/244,420.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,187.69

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