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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,541.40, 367,923.30 and 156,635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,541.40, 367,923.30 and 156,635.80 is: 234,705.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,541.40 : 367,923.30 = 156,635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,541.40/367,923.30 = 156,635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,541.40x = 367,923.30 × 156,635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,541.40x = 57,629,960,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,629,960,434.14/245,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,705.68

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