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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,553.70, 366,830.55 and 160,572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,553.70, 366,830.55 and 160,572.90 is: 240,859.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,553.70 : 366,830.55 = 160,572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,553.70/366,830.55 = 160,572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,553.70x = 366,830.55 × 160,572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,553.70x = 58,903,045,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,903,045,222.10/244,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,859.35

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