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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,661.60, 368,492.40 and 161,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,661.60, 368,492.40 and 161,680.80 is: 242,521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,661.60 : 368,492.40 = 161,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,661.60/368,492.40 = 161,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,661.60x = 368,492.40 × 161,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,661.60x = 59,578,146,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,578,146,025.92/245,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,521.20

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