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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,542.32, 368,313.48 and 162,416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,542.32, 368,313.48 and 162,416.88 is: 243,625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,542.32 : 368,313.48 = 162,416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,542.32/368,313.48 = 162,416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,542.32x = 368,313.48 × 162,416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,542.32x = 59,820,326,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,820,326,283.54/245,542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,625.32

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