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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,683.20, 367,024.80 and 160,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,683.20, 367,024.80 and 160,972.40 is: 241,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,683.20 : 367,024.80 = 160,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,683.20/367,024.80 = 160,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,683.20x = 367,024.80 × 160,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,683.20x = 59,080,862,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,080,862,915.52/244,683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,458.60

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