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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,208.96, 338,543.28 and 160,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,208.96, 338,543.28 and 160,469.28 is: 221,548.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,208.96 : 338,543.28 = 160,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,208.96/338,543.28 = 160,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,208.96x = 338,543.28 × 160,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,208.96x = 54,325,796,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,325,796,390.44/245,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,548.99

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