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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,896.20, 368,844.30 and 162,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,896.20, 368,844.30 and 162,790.20 is: 244,185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,896.20 : 368,844.30 = 162,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,896.20/368,844.30 = 162,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,896.20x = 368,844.30 × 162,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,896.20x = 60,044,237,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,044,237,365.86/245,896.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,185.30

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