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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,444.16, 338,707.10 and 160,559.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,444.16, 338,707.10 and 160,559.40 is: 221,568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,444.16 : 338,707.10 = 160,559.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,444.16/338,707.10 = 160,559.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,444.16x = 338,707.10 × 160,559.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,444.16x = 54,382,608,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,382,608,751.74/245,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,568.15

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