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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,542.20, 366,813.30 and 160,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,542.20, 366,813.30 and 160,561.40 is: 240,842.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,542.20 : 366,813.30 = 160,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,542.20/366,813.30 = 160,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,542.20x = 366,813.30 × 160,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,542.20x = 58,896,056,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,896,056,986.62/244,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,842.10

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