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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,573.32, 368,359.98 and 162,447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,573.32, 368,359.98 and 162,447.88 is: 243,671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,573.32 : 368,359.98 = 162,447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,573.32/368,359.98 = 162,447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,573.32x = 368,359.98 × 162,447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,573.32x = 59,839,297,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,839,297,827.84/245,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,671.82

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