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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,764.27, 339,210.01 and 160,832.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,764.27, 339,210.01 and 160,832.13 is: 221,984.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,764.27 : 339,210.01 = 160,832.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,764.27/339,210.01 = 160,832.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,764.27x = 339,210.01 × 160,832.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,764.27x = 54,555,868,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,555,868,425.62/245,764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,984.54

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