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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,862.80, 368,794.20 and 169,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,862.80, 368,794.20 and 169,755.20 is: 254,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,862.80 : 368,794.20 = 169,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,862.80/368,794.20 = 169,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,862.80x = 368,794.20 × 169,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,862.80x = 62,604,733,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,604,733,179.84/245,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,632.80

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