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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,552.20, 368,581.02 and 152,279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,552.20, 368,581.02 and 152,279.08 is: 228,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,552.20 : 368,581.02 = 152,279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,552.20/368,581.02 = 152,279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,552.20x = 368,581.02 × 152,279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,552.20x = 56,127,178,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,127,178,631.06/245,552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,575.34

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