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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,480.20, 366,720.30 and 160,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,480.20, 366,720.30 and 160,499.40 is: 240,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,480.20 : 366,720.30 = 160,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,480.20/366,720.30 = 160,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,480.20x = 366,720.30 × 160,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,480.20x = 58,858,388,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,858,388,117.82/244,480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,749.10

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