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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,629.20, 366,943.80 and 160,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,629.20, 366,943.80 and 160,429.70 is: 240,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,629.20 : 366,943.80 = 160,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,629.20/366,943.80 = 160,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,629.20x = 366,943.80 × 160,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,629.20x = 58,868,683,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,868,683,750.86/244,629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,644.55

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