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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,334.25, 367,907.97 and 161,071.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,334.25, 367,907.97 and 161,071.87 is: 241,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,334.25 : 367,907.97 = 161,071.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,334.25/367,907.97 = 161,071.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,334.25x = 367,907.97 × 161,071.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,334.25x = 59,259,624,715.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,259,624,715.80/245,334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,546.48

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