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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,731.70, 368,597.55 and 166,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,731.70, 368,597.55 and 166,999.70 is: 250,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,731.70 : 368,597.55 = 166,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,731.70/368,597.55 = 166,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,731.70x = 368,597.55 × 166,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,731.70x = 61,555,680,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,555,680,270.74/245,731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,499.55

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