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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,976.94, 366,823.89 and 160,471.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,976.94, 366,823.89 and 160,471.26 is: 240,286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,976.94 : 366,823.89 = 160,471.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,976.94/366,823.89 = 160,471.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,976.94x = 366,823.89 × 160,471.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,976.94x = 58,864,691,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,864,691,826.40/244,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,286.66

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