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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,696.20, 367,044.30 and 160,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,696.20, 367,044.30 and 160,985.40 is: 241,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,696.20 : 367,044.30 = 160,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,696.20/367,044.30 = 160,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,696.20x = 367,044.30 × 160,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,696.20x = 59,088,773,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,088,773,453.22/244,696.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,478.10

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