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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,405.04, 338,570.84 and 160,571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,405.04, 338,570.84 and 160,571.36 is: 221,530.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,405.04 : 338,570.84 = 160,571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,405.04/338,570.84 = 160,571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,405.04x = 338,570.84 × 160,571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,405.04x = 54,364,780,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,364,780,235.14/245,405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,530.82

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