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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,606, 245,127.84 and 151,768.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,606, 245,127.84 and 151,768.32 is: 228,790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,606 : 245,127.84 = 151,768.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,606/245,127.84 = 151,768.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,606x = 245,127.84 × 151,768.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,606x = 37,202,640,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,202,640,462.03/162,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,790.08

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