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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,621.20, 368,215.80 and 166,478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,621.20, 368,215.80 and 166,478.80 is: 249,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,621.20 : 368,215.80 = 166,478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,621.20/368,215.80 = 166,478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,621.20x = 368,215.80 × 166,478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,621.20x = 61,300,124,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,300,124,525.04/245,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,571.80

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