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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,605.05, 368,277.39 and 150,878.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,605.05, 368,277.39 and 150,878.58 is: 226,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,605.05 : 368,277.39 = 150,878.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,605.05/368,277.39 = 150,878.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,605.05x = 368,277.39 × 150,878.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,605.05x = 55,565,169,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,565,169,649.31/245,605.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,237.90

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