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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,431.80, 368,151.10 and 161,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,431.80, 368,151.10 and 161,727.80 is: 242,593.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,431.80 : 368,151.10 = 161,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,431.80/368,151.10 = 161,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,431.80x = 368,151.10 × 161,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,431.80x = 59,540,267,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,540,267,470.58/245,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,593.94

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