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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,942.38, 368,858.20 and 160,526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,942.38, 368,858.20 and 160,526.36 is: 240,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,942.38 : 368,858.20 = 160,526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,942.38/368,858.20 = 160,526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,942.38x = 368,858.20 × 160,526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,942.38x = 59,211,464,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,211,464,202.15/245,942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,753.40

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