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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,562.20, 368,343.30 and 166,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,562.20, 368,343.30 and 166,830.20 is: 250,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,562.20 : 368,343.30 = 166,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,562.20/368,343.30 = 166,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,562.20x = 368,343.30 × 166,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,562.20x = 61,450,786,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450,786,407.66/245,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,245.30

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