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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,568.20, 366,852.30 and 160,587.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,568.20, 366,852.30 and 160,587.40 is: 240,881.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,568.20 : 366,852.30 = 160,587.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,568.20/366,852.30 = 160,587.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,568.20x = 366,852.30 × 160,587.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,568.20x = 58,911,857,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,911,857,041.02/244,568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,881.10

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