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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,432.20, 366,429.60 and 160,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,432.20, 366,429.60 and 160,232.70 is: 240,205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,432.20 : 366,429.60 = 160,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,432.20/366,429.60 = 160,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,432.20x = 366,429.60 × 160,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,432.20x = 58,714,004,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,714,004,167.92/244,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,205.69

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