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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,938.41, 368,852.24 and 160,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,938.41, 368,852.24 and 160,522.40 is: 240,747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,938.41 : 368,852.24 = 160,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,938.41/368,852.24 = 160,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,938.41x = 368,852.24 × 160,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,938.41x = 59,209,044,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,209,044,163.30/245,938.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,747.45

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