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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,598.20, 366,897.30 and 160,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,598.20, 366,897.30 and 160,617.40 is: 240,926.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,598.20 : 366,897.30 = 160,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,598.20/366,897.30 = 160,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,598.20x = 366,897.30 × 160,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,598.20x = 58,930,090,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,930,090,393.02/244,598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,926.10

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