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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,740.20, 368,610.30 and 162,634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,740.20, 368,610.30 and 162,634.20 is: 243,951.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,740.20 : 368,610.30 = 162,634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,740.20/368,610.30 = 162,634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,740.20x = 368,610.30 × 162,634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,740.20x = 59,948,641,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,948,641,252.26/245,740.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,951.30

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