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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,872.70, 368,809.05 and 162,766.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,872.70, 368,809.05 and 162,766.70 is: 244,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,872.70 : 368,809.05 = 162,766.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,872.70/368,809.05 = 162,766.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,872.70x = 368,809.05 × 162,766.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,872.70x = 60,029,831,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,029,831,998.64/245,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,150.05

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