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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,935.60, 369,235.08 and 157,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,935.60, 369,235.08 and 157,362 is: 236,255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,935.60 : 369,235.08 = 157,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,935.60/369,235.08 = 157,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,935.60x = 369,235.08 × 157,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,935.60x = 58,103,570,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,103,570,658.96/245,935.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,255.23

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