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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,634.61, 368,430.74 and 149,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,634.61, 368,430.74 and 149,546.94 is: 224,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,634.61 : 368,430.74 = 149,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,634.61/368,430.74 = 149,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,634.61x = 368,430.74 × 149,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,634.61x = 55,097,691,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,097,691,114.01/245,634.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,307.52

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