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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,960.20, 367,440.30 and 160,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,960.20, 367,440.30 and 160,979.40 is: 241,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,960.20 : 367,440.30 = 160,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,960.20/367,440.30 = 160,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,960.20x = 367,440.30 × 160,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,960.20x = 59,150,319,029.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,150,319,029.82/244,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,469.10

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