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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,566.20, 366,849.30 and 160,585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,566.20, 366,849.30 and 160,585.40 is: 240,878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,566.20 : 366,849.30 = 160,585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,566.20/366,849.30 = 160,585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,566.20x = 366,849.30 × 160,585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,566.20x = 58,910,641,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,910,641,580.22/244,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,878.10

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