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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,592.60, 368,433.44 and 101,498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,592.60, 368,433.44 and 101,498.66 is: 152,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,592.60 : 368,433.44 = 101,498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,592.60/368,433.44 = 101,498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,592.60x = 368,433.44 × 101,498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,592.60x = 37,395,500,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,395,500,459.19/245,592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,266.40

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