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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,527.95, 338,920.35 and 160,645.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,527.95, 338,920.35 and 160,645.02 is: 221,750.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,527.95 : 338,920.35 = 160,645.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,527.95/338,920.35 = 160,645.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,527.95x = 338,920.35 × 160,645.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,527.95x = 54,445,866,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,445,866,404.16/245,527.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,750.18

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