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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,411.70, 367,901.55 and 166,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,411.70, 367,901.55 and 166,269.30 is: 249,257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,411.70 : 367,901.55 = 166,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,411.70/367,901.55 = 166,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,411.70x = 367,901.55 × 166,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,411.70x = 61,170,733,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,170,733,187.42/245,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,257.61

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