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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,652.62, 368,457.75 and 149,564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,652.62, 368,457.75 and 149,564.93 is: 224,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,652.62 : 368,457.75 = 149,564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,652.62/368,457.75 = 149,564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,652.62x = 368,457.75 × 149,564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,652.62x = 55,108,355,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,108,355,744.42/245,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,334.50

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