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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,563.45, 366,660.31 and 160,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,563.45, 366,660.31 and 160,344.80 is: 240,396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,563.45 : 366,660.31 = 160,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,563.45/366,660.31 = 160,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,563.45x = 366,660.31 × 160,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,563.45x = 58,792,074,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,792,074,074.89/244,563.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,396.00

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