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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,540.80, 368,311.20 and 156,529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,540.80, 368,311.20 and 156,529.90 is: 234,794.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,540.80 : 368,311.20 = 156,529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,540.80/368,311.20 = 156,529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,540.80x = 368,311.20 × 156,529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,540.80x = 57,651,715,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,651,715,304.88/245,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,794.85

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