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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,936.38, 368,849.20 and 160,520.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,936.38, 368,849.20 and 160,520.36 is: 240,744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,936.38 : 368,849.20 = 160,520.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,936.38/368,849.20 = 160,520.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,936.38x = 368,849.20 × 160,520.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,936.38x = 59,207,806,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,207,806,369.71/245,936.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,744.40

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