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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,649.70, 366,974.55 and 160,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,649.70, 366,974.55 and 160,450.20 is: 240,675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,649.70 : 366,974.55 = 160,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,649.70/366,974.55 = 160,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,649.70x = 366,974.55 × 160,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,649.70x = 58,881,139,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,881,139,942.41/244,649.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,675.30

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