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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,412.70, 367,903.05 and 166,270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,412.70, 367,903.05 and 166,270.30 is: 249,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,412.70 : 367,903.05 = 166,270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,412.70/367,903.05 = 166,270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,412.70x = 367,903.05 × 166,270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,412.70x = 61,171,350,494.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,171,350,494.42/245,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,259.11

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