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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,689.20, 368,533.80 and 166,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,689.20, 368,533.80 and 166,957.20 is: 250,435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,689.20 : 368,533.80 = 166,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,689.20/368,533.80 = 166,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,689.20x = 368,533.80 × 166,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,689.20x = 61,529,371,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,529,371,353.36/245,689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,435.80

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