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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,912.20, 368,868.30 and 162,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,912.20, 368,868.30 and 162,806.20 is: 244,209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,912.20 : 368,868.30 = 162,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,912.20/368,868.30 = 162,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,912.20x = 368,868.30 × 162,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,912.20x = 60,054,046,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,054,046,223.46/245,912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,209.30

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