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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,551.20, 368,579.52 and 152,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,551.20, 368,579.52 and 152,278.08 is: 228,573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,551.20 : 368,579.52 = 152,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,551.20/368,579.52 = 152,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,551.20x = 368,579.52 × 152,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,551.20x = 56,126,581,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,126,581,632.92/245,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,573.84

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