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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,062.56, 366,952.08 and 160,556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,062.56, 366,952.08 and 160,556.88 is: 240,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,062.56 : 366,952.08 = 160,556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,062.56/366,952.08 = 160,556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,062.56x = 366,952.08 × 160,556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,062.56x = 58,916,681,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,916,681,074.31/245,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,414.86

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