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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,558.20, 366,837.30 and 160,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,558.20, 366,837.30 and 160,358.70 is: 240,538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,558.20 : 366,837.30 = 160,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,558.20/366,837.30 = 160,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,558.20x = 366,837.30 × 160,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,558.20x = 58,825,552,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,825,552,539.51/244,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,538.05

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