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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,428.70, 367,927.05 and 166,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,428.70, 367,927.05 and 166,286.30 is: 249,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,428.70 : 367,927.05 = 166,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,428.70/367,927.05 = 166,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,428.70x = 367,927.05 × 166,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,428.70x = 61,181,227,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,181,227,814.42/245,428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,283.10

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