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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,944.16, 368,082.98 and 151,234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,944.16, 368,082.98 and 151,234.33 is: 226,339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,944.16 : 368,082.98 = 151,234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,944.16/368,082.98 = 151,234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,944.16x = 368,082.98 × 151,234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,944.16x = 55,666,781,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,666,781,502.65/245,944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,339.11

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