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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,310.20, 367,965.30 and 161,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,310.20, 367,965.30 and 161,329.40 is: 241,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,310.20 : 367,965.30 = 161,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,310.20/367,965.30 = 161,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,310.20x = 367,965.30 × 161,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,310.20x = 59,363,621,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,363,621,069.82/245,310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,994.10

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