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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,985.20, 368,977.80 and 162,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,985.20, 368,977.80 and 162,004.40 is: 243,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,985.20 : 368,977.80 = 162,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,985.20/368,977.80 = 162,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,985.20x = 368,977.80 × 162,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,985.20x = 59,776,027,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,776,027,102.32/245,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,006.60

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