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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,597.20, 366,895.80 and 160,616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,597.20, 366,895.80 and 160,616.40 is: 240,924.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,597.20 : 366,895.80 = 160,616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,597.20/366,895.80 = 160,616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,597.20x = 366,895.80 × 160,616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,597.20x = 58,929,482,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,929,482,571.12/244,597.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,924.60

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