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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,874.80, 368,812.20 and 152,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,874.80, 368,812.20 and 152,562.80 is: 228,844.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,874.80 : 368,812.20 = 152,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,874.80/368,812.20 = 152,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,874.80x = 368,812.20 × 152,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,874.80x = 56,267,021,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,267,021,906.16/245,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,844.20

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