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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,311.74, 367,234.20 and 150,242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,311.74, 367,234.20 and 150,242.58 is: 224,914.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,311.74 : 367,234.20 = 150,242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,311.74/367,234.20 = 150,242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,311.74x = 367,234.20 × 150,242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,311.74x = 55,174,213,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,174,213,672.24/245,311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,914.69

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