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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,863.80, 368,795.70 and 152,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,863.80, 368,795.70 and 152,551.80 is: 228,827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,863.80 : 368,795.70 = 152,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,863.80/368,795.70 = 152,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,863.80x = 368,795.70 × 152,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,863.80x = 56,260,447,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,260,447,867.26/245,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,827.70

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