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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,427.40, 368,486.70 and 152,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,427.40, 368,486.70 and 152,115.40 is: 228,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,427.40 : 368,486.70 = 152,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,427.40/368,486.70 = 152,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,427.40x = 368,486.70 × 152,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,427.40x = 56,052,501,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,052,501,765.18/245,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,387.30

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