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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,082.40, 367,623.60 and 161,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,082.40, 367,623.60 and 161,101.60 is: 241,652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,082.40 : 367,623.60 = 161,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,082.40/367,623.60 = 161,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,082.40x = 367,623.60 × 161,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,082.40x = 59,224,750,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,224,750,157.76/245,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,652.40

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