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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,766.88, 368,177.91 and 150,719.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,766.88, 368,177.91 and 150,719.86 is: 225,790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,766.88 : 368,177.91 = 150,719.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,766.88/368,177.91 = 150,719.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,766.88x = 368,177.91 × 150,719.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,766.88x = 55,491,723,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,491,723,050.29/245,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,790.08

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