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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,373.55, 368,063.96 and 161,669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,373.55, 368,063.96 and 161,669.77 is: 242,507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,373.55 : 368,063.96 = 161,669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,373.55/368,063.96 = 161,669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,373.55x = 368,063.96 × 161,669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,373.55x = 59,504,815,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,504,815,758.49/245,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,507.05

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