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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,875.20, 368,812.80 and 162,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,875.20, 368,812.80 and 162,769.20 is: 244,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,875.20 : 368,812.80 = 162,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,875.20/368,812.80 = 162,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,875.20x = 368,812.80 × 162,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,875.20x = 60,031,364,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,031,364,405.76/245,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,153.80

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