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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,765.88, 368,176.41 and 150,718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,765.88, 368,176.41 and 150,718.86 is: 225,788.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,765.88 : 368,176.41 = 150,718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,765.88/368,176.41 = 150,718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,765.88x = 368,176.41 × 150,718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,765.88x = 55,491,128,794.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,491,128,794.09/245,765.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,788.58

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