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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,137.32, 367,706.94 and 162,012.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,137.32, 367,706.94 and 162,012.84 is: 243,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,137.32 : 367,706.94 = 162,012.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,137.32/367,706.94 = 162,012.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,137.32x = 367,706.94 × 162,012.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,137.32x = 59,573,245,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,573,245,637.11/245,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,019.89

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