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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,469.15, 338,741.55 and 160,584.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,469.15, 338,741.55 and 160,584.39 is: 221,602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,469.15 : 338,741.55 = 160,584.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,469.15/338,741.55 = 160,584.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,469.15x = 338,741.55 × 160,584.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,469.15x = 54,396,605,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,396,605,174.40/245,469.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,602.61

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