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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,081.80, 367,233.90 and 161,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,081.80, 367,233.90 and 161,878.60 is: 242,561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,081.80 : 367,233.90 = 161,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,081.80/367,233.90 = 161,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,081.80x = 367,233.90 × 161,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,081.80x = 59,447,309,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447,309,604.54/245,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,561.09

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