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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,972.20, 367,458.30 and 160,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,972.20, 367,458.30 and 160,991.40 is: 241,487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,972.20 : 367,458.30 = 160,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,972.20/367,458.30 = 160,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,972.20x = 367,458.30 × 160,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,972.20x = 59,157,626,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,157,626,158.62/244,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,487.10

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