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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,944.28, 368,083.16 and 151,234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,944.28, 368,083.16 and 151,234.45 is: 226,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,944.28 : 368,083.16 = 151,234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,944.28/368,083.16 = 151,234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,944.28x = 368,083.16 × 151,234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,944.28x = 55,666,855,555.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,666,855,555.16/245,944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,339.30

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