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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,558.70, 366,838.05 and 160,577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,558.70, 366,838.05 and 160,577.90 is: 240,866.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,558.70 : 366,838.05 = 160,577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,558.70/366,838.05 = 160,577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,558.70x = 366,838.05 × 160,577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,558.70x = 58,906,083,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,906,083,709.10/244,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,866.85

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