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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,046.20, 367,569.30 and 161,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,046.20, 367,569.30 and 161,065.40 is: 241,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,046.20 : 367,569.30 = 161,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,046.20/367,569.30 = 161,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,046.20x = 367,569.30 × 161,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,046.20x = 59,202,696,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,202,696,332.22/245,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,598.10

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