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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,819.70, 367,229.55 and 160,838.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,819.70, 367,229.55 and 160,838.90 is: 241,258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,819.70 : 367,229.55 = 160,838.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,819.70/367,229.55 = 160,838.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,819.70x = 367,229.55 × 160,838.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,819.70x = 59,064,796,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,064,796,869.50/244,819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,258.35

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