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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,197.44, 368,262.72 and 152,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,197.44, 368,262.72 and 152,352 is: 228,817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,197.44 : 368,262.72 = 152,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,197.44/368,262.72 = 152,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,197.44x = 368,262.72 × 152,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,197.44x = 56,105,561,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,105,561,917.44/245,197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,817.89

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