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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,313.20, 367,969.80 and 161,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,313.20, 367,969.80 and 161,332.40 is: 241,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,313.20 : 367,969.80 = 161,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,313.20/367,969.80 = 161,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,313.20x = 367,969.80 × 161,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,313.20x = 59,365,450,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,365,450,961.52/245,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,998.60

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