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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,608.23, 368,391.24 and 149,520.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,608.23, 368,391.24 and 149,520.50 is: 224,267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,608.23 : 368,391.24 = 149,520.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,608.23/368,391.24 = 149,520.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,608.23x = 368,391.24 × 149,520.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,608.23x = 55,082,040,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,082,040,558.46/245,608.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,267.89

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