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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,417.03, 367,749.79 and 165,157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,417.03, 367,749.79 and 165,157.46 is: 247,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,417.03 : 367,749.79 = 165,157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,417.03/367,749.79 = 165,157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,417.03x = 367,749.79 × 165,157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,417.03x = 60,736,621,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,736,621,738.41/245,417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,483.32

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