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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,582.20, 366,873.30 and 160,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,582.20, 366,873.30 and 160,601.40 is: 240,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,582.20 : 366,873.30 = 160,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,582.20/366,873.30 = 160,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,582.20x = 366,873.30 × 160,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,582.20x = 58,920,365,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,920,365,602.62/244,582.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,902.10

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