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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,325.20, 367,987.80 and 161,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,325.20, 367,987.80 and 161,344.40 is: 242,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,325.20 : 367,987.80 = 161,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,325.20/367,987.80 = 161,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,325.20x = 367,987.80 × 161,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,325.20x = 59,372,770,798.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,372,770,798.32/245,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,016.60

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