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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,401.80, 368,102.70 and 166,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,401.80, 368,102.70 and 166,086.60 is: 249,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,401.80 : 368,102.70 = 166,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,401.80/368,102.70 = 166,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,401.80x = 368,102.70 × 166,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,401.80x = 61,136,925,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,136,925,893.82/245,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,129.90

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