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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,844.80, 368,767.20 and 169,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,844.80, 368,767.20 and 169,737.20 is: 254,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,844.80 : 368,767.20 = 169,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,844.80/368,767.20 = 169,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,844.80x = 368,767.20 × 169,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,844.80x = 62,593,511,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,593,511,979.84/245,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,605.80

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