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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,785.20, 368,677.80 and 167,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,785.20, 368,677.80 and 167,053.20 is: 250,579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,785.20 : 368,677.80 = 167,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,785.20/368,677.80 = 167,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,785.20x = 368,677.80 × 167,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,785.20x = 61,588,806,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588,806,258.96/245,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,579.80

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