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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,676.20, 368,514.30 and 166,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,676.20, 368,514.30 and 166,944.20 is: 250,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,676.20 : 368,514.30 = 166,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,676.20/368,514.30 = 166,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,676.20x = 368,514.30 × 166,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,676.20x = 61,521,325,002.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,521,325,002.06/245,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,416.30

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