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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,050.40, 367,921.20 and 151,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,050.40, 367,921.20 and 151,738.40 is: 227,821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,050.40 : 367,921.20 = 151,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,050.40/367,921.20 = 151,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,050.40x = 367,921.20 × 151,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,050.40x = 55,827,774,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,827,774,214.08/245,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,821.60

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