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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,586.70, 368,164.05 and 166,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,586.70, 368,164.05 and 166,444.30 is: 249,520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,586.70 : 368,164.05 = 166,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,586.70/368,164.05 = 166,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,586.70x = 368,164.05 × 166,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,586.70x = 61,278,807,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,278,807,587.42/245,586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,520.06

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