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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,634.70, 366,952.05 and 160,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,634.70, 366,952.05 and 160,435.20 is: 240,652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,634.70 : 366,952.05 = 160,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,634.70/366,952.05 = 160,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,634.70x = 366,952.05 × 160,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,634.70x = 58,872,025,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,872,025,532.16/244,634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,652.80

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