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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,947.52, 368,088.03 and 151,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,947.52, 368,088.03 and 151,237.70 is: 226,344.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,947.52 : 368,088.03 = 151,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,947.52/368,088.03 = 151,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,947.52x = 368,088.03 × 151,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,947.52x = 55,668,786,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,668,786,594.62/245,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,344.16

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