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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,875.80, 368,813.70 and 152,563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,875.80, 368,813.70 and 152,563.80 is: 228,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,875.80 : 368,813.70 = 152,563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,875.80/368,813.70 = 152,563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,875.80x = 368,813.70 × 152,563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,875.80x = 56,267,619,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,267,619,564.06/245,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,845.70

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