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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,975.25, 366,821.36 and 160,469.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,975.25, 366,821.36 and 160,469.57 is: 240,284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,975.25 : 366,821.36 = 160,469.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,975.25/366,821.36 = 160,469.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,975.25x = 366,821.36 × 160,469.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,975.25x = 58,863,666,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,863,666,622.48/244,975.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,284.13

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