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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,946.78, 368,086.91 and 151,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,946.78, 368,086.91 and 151,236.96 is: 226,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,946.78 : 368,086.91 = 151,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,946.78/368,086.91 = 151,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,946.78x = 368,086.91 × 151,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,946.78x = 55,668,345,284.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,668,345,284.19/245,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,343.05

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