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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,780.20, 368,454.30 and 166,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,780.20, 368,454.30 and 166,637.80 is: 249,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,780.20 : 368,454.30 = 166,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,780.20/368,454.30 = 166,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,780.20x = 368,454.30 × 166,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,780.20x = 61,398,413,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,398,413,952.54/245,780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,810.25

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