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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,138.32, 367,708.44 and 162,013.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,138.32, 367,708.44 and 162,013.84 is: 243,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,138.32 : 367,708.44 = 162,013.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,138.32/367,708.44 = 162,013.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,138.32x = 367,708.44 × 162,013.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,138.32x = 59,573,856,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,573,856,364.81/245,138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,021.39

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