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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,895.60, 368,843.40 and 161,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,895.60, 368,843.40 and 161,914.80 is: 242,872.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,895.60 : 368,843.40 = 161,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,895.60/368,843.40 = 161,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,895.60x = 368,843.40 × 161,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,895.60x = 59,721,205,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,721,205,342.32/245,895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,872.20

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