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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,418.80, 368,131.60 and 161,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,418.80, 368,131.60 and 161,714.80 is: 242,574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,418.80 : 368,131.60 = 161,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,418.80/368,131.60 = 161,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,418.80x = 368,131.60 × 161,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,418.80x = 59,532,328,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532,328,067.68/245,418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,574.44

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