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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,368.20, 368,052.30 and 161,387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,368.20, 368,052.30 and 161,387.40 is: 242,081.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,368.20 : 368,052.30 = 161,387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,368.20/368,052.30 = 161,387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,368.20x = 368,052.30 × 161,387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,368.20x = 59,399,003,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,399,003,761.02/245,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,081.10

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