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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,863.70, 368,795.55 and 162,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,863.70, 368,795.55 and 162,757.70 is: 244,136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,863.70 : 368,795.55 = 162,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,863.70/368,795.55 = 162,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,863.70x = 368,795.55 × 162,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,863.70x = 60,024,315,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,024,315,488.24/245,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,136.55

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