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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,818.20, 367,227.30 and 160,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,818.20, 367,227.30 and 160,837.40 is: 241,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,818.20 : 367,227.30 = 160,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,818.20/367,227.30 = 160,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,818.20x = 367,227.30 × 160,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,818.20x = 59,063,884,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,063,884,141.02/244,818.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,256.10

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