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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,062.81, 366,952.46 and 160,557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,062.81, 366,952.46 and 160,557.13 is: 240,415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,062.81 : 366,952.46 = 160,557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,062.81/366,952.46 = 160,557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,062.81x = 366,952.46 × 160,557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,062.81x = 58,916,833,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,916,833,021.25/245,062.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,415.23

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