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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,641.20, 368,245.80 and 166,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,641.20, 368,245.80 and 166,498.80 is: 249,601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,641.20 : 368,245.80 = 166,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,641.20/368,245.80 = 166,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,641.20x = 368,245.80 × 166,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,641.20x = 61,312,483,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,312,483,805.04/245,641.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,601.79

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