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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,540.40, 367,921.80 and 156,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,540.40, 367,921.80 and 156,634.80 is: 234,704.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,540.40 : 367,921.80 = 156,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,540.40/367,921.80 = 156,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,540.40x = 367,921.80 × 156,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,540.40x = 57,629,357,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,629,357,558.64/245,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,704.18

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