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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,421.80, 368,136.10 and 161,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,421.80, 368,136.10 and 161,717.80 is: 242,578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,421.80 : 368,136.10 = 161,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,421.80/368,136.10 = 161,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,421.80x = 368,136.10 × 161,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,421.80x = 59,534,160,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,534,160,192.58/245,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,578.94

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