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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,315.16, 368,115.50 and 103,150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,315.16, 368,115.50 and 103,150.13 is: 154,785.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,315.16 : 368,115.50 = 103,150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,315.16/368,115.50 = 103,150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,315.16x = 368,115.50 × 103,150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,315.16x = 37,971,161,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,971,161,680.02/245,315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,785.22

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