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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,909.20, 368,863.80 and 161,928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,909.20, 368,863.80 and 161,928.40 is: 242,892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,909.20 : 368,863.80 = 161,928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,909.20/368,863.80 = 161,928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,909.20x = 368,863.80 × 161,928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,909.20x = 59,729,524,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,729,524,951.92/245,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,892.60

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