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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,972.14, 366,816.66 and 160,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,972.14, 366,816.66 and 160,466.46 is: 240,279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,972.14 : 366,816.66 = 160,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,972.14/366,816.66 = 160,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,972.14x = 366,816.66 × 160,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,972.14x = 58,861,770,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,861,770,899.22/244,972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,279.45

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