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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,606.26, 368,279.14 and 150,879.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,606.26, 368,279.14 and 150,879.75 is: 226,239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,606.26 : 368,279.14 = 150,879.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,606.26/368,279.14 = 150,879.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,606.26x = 368,279.14 × 150,879.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,606.26x = 55,565,864,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,565,864,573.42/245,606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,239.61

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