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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,720.20, 368,580.30 and 166,988.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,720.20, 368,580.30 and 166,988.20 is: 250,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,720.20 : 368,580.30 = 166,988.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,720.20/368,580.30 = 166,988.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,720.20x = 368,580.30 × 166,988.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,720.20x = 61,548,560,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548,560,852.46/245,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,482.30

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