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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,866.05, 368,731.58 and 155,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,866.05, 368,731.58 and 155,773.53 is: 233,617.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,866.05 : 368,731.58 = 155,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,866.05/368,731.58 = 155,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,866.05x = 368,731.58 × 155,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,866.05x = 57,438,619,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,438,619,060.21/245,866.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,617.53

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