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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,160.84, 338,437.80 and 163,624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,160.84, 338,437.80 and 163,624.08 is: 225,878.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,160.84 : 338,437.80 = 163,624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,160.84/338,437.80 = 163,624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,160.84x = 338,437.80 × 163,624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,160.84x = 55,376,573,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,376,573,662.22/245,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,878.54

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