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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,562.07, 368,343.11 and 162,436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,562.07, 368,343.11 and 162,436.63 is: 243,654.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,562.07 : 368,343.11 = 162,436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,562.07/368,343.11 = 162,436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,562.07x = 368,343.11 × 162,436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,562.07x = 59,832,413,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,832,413,472.12/245,562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,654.95

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