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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,672.70, 368,509.05 and 166,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,672.70, 368,509.05 and 166,940.70 is: 250,411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,672.70 : 368,509.05 = 166,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,672.70/368,509.05 = 166,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,672.70x = 368,509.05 × 166,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,672.70x = 61,519,158,763.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,519,158,763.34/245,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,411.05

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