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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,614.20, 368,205.30 and 166,471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,614.20, 368,205.30 and 166,471.80 is: 249,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,614.20 : 368,205.30 = 166,471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,614.20/368,205.30 = 166,471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,614.20x = 368,205.30 × 166,471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,614.20x = 61,295,799,060.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,295,799,060.54/245,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,561.30

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