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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,544.32, 368,316.48 and 162,418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,544.32, 368,316.48 and 162,418.88 is: 243,628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,544.32 : 368,316.48 = 162,418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,544.32/368,316.48 = 162,418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,544.32x = 368,316.48 × 162,418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,544.32x = 59,821,550,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,821,550,167.14/245,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,628.32

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