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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,701.20, 368,551.80 and 166,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,701.20, 368,551.80 and 166,969.20 is: 250,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,701.20 : 368,551.80 = 166,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,701.20/368,551.80 = 166,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,701.20x = 368,551.80 × 166,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,701.20x = 61,536,799,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,536,799,204.56/245,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,453.80

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