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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,555.20, 368,332.80 and 166,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,555.20, 368,332.80 and 166,823.20 is: 250,234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,555.20 : 368,332.80 = 166,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,555.20/368,332.80 = 166,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,555.20x = 368,332.80 × 166,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,555.20x = 61,446,456,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,446,456,360.96/245,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,234.80

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