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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,653.62, 368,459.25 and 149,565.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,653.62, 368,459.25 and 149,565.93 is: 224,336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,653.62 : 368,459.25 = 149,565.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,653.62/368,459.25 = 149,565.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,653.62x = 368,459.25 × 149,565.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,653.62x = 55,108,950,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,108,950,393.35/245,653.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,336.00

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