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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,985.80, 364,478.70 and 163,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,985.80, 364,478.70 and 163,670.60 is: 245,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,985.80 : 364,478.70 = 163,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,985.80/364,478.70 = 163,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,985.80x = 364,478.70 × 163,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,985.80x = 59,654,447,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,654,447,516.22/242,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,505.90

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