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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,562.45, 366,658.81 and 160,343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,562.45, 366,658.81 and 160,343.80 is: 240,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,562.45 : 366,658.81 = 160,343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,562.45/366,658.81 = 160,343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,562.45x = 366,658.81 × 160,343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,562.45x = 58,791,465,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,791,465,581.37/244,562.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,394.50

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