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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,585.20, 366,877.80 and 160,385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,585.20, 366,877.80 and 160,385.70 is: 240,578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,585.20 : 366,877.80 = 160,385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,585.20/366,877.80 = 160,385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,585.20x = 366,877.80 × 160,385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,585.20x = 58,841,952,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,841,952,767.46/244,585.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,578.55

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