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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,940.12, 367,409.79 and 160,680.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,940.12, 367,409.79 and 160,680.21 is: 241,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,940.12 : 367,409.79 = 160,680.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,940.12/367,409.79 = 160,680.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,940.12x = 367,409.79 × 160,680.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,940.12x = 59,035,480,835.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,035,480,835.47/244,940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,020.05

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