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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,549.70, 366,824.55 and 160,568.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,549.70, 366,824.55 and 160,568.90 is: 240,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,549.70 : 366,824.55 = 160,568.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,549.70/366,824.55 = 160,568.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,549.70x = 366,824.55 × 160,568.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,549.70x = 58,900,614,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,900,614,486.50/244,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,853.35

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