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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,123.30, 367,296.15 and 161,920.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,123.30, 367,296.15 and 161,920.10 is: 242,623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,123.30 : 367,296.15 = 161,920.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,123.30/367,296.15 = 161,920.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,123.30x = 367,296.15 × 161,920.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,123.30x = 59,472,629,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,472,629,337.62/245,123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,623.32

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