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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,697.45, 367,046.18 and 160,986.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,697.45, 367,046.18 and 160,986.65 is: 241,479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,697.45 : 367,046.18 = 160,986.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,697.45/367,046.18 = 160,986.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,697.45x = 367,046.18 × 160,986.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,697.45x = 59,089,534,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,089,534,913.50/244,697.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,479.98

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