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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,984.70, 368,977.05 and 162,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,984.70, 368,977.05 and 162,003.90 is: 243,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,984.70 : 368,977.05 = 162,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,984.70/368,977.05 = 162,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,984.70x = 368,977.05 × 162,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,984.70x = 59,775,721,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,775,721,110.50/245,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,005.85

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