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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,564.45, 366,661.81 and 160,345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,564.45, 366,661.81 and 160,345.80 is: 240,397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,564.45 : 366,661.81 = 160,345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,564.45/366,661.81 = 160,345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,564.45x = 366,661.81 × 160,345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,564.45x = 58,792,681,253.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,792,681,253.90/244,564.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,397.50

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