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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,569.20, 366,853.80 and 160,588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,569.20, 366,853.80 and 160,588.40 is: 240,882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,569.20 : 366,853.80 = 160,588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,569.20/366,853.80 = 160,588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,569.20x = 366,853.80 × 160,588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,569.20x = 58,912,464,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,912,464,775.92/244,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,882.60

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