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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,959.20, 367,438.80 and 160,978.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,959.20, 367,438.80 and 160,978.40 is: 241,467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,959.20 : 367,438.80 = 160,978.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,959.20/367,438.80 = 160,978.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,959.20x = 367,438.80 × 160,978.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,959.20x = 59,149,710,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,149,710,121.92/244,959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,467.60

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