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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,688.20, 368,532.30 and 166,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,688.20, 368,532.30 and 166,956.20 is: 250,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,688.20 : 368,532.30 = 166,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,688.20/368,532.30 = 166,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,688.20x = 368,532.30 × 166,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,688.20x = 61,528,752,385.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,528,752,385.26/245,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,434.30

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