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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,949.03, 368,090.28 and 151,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,949.03, 368,090.28 and 151,239.20 is: 226,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,949.03 : 368,090.28 = 151,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,949.03/368,090.28 = 151,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,949.03x = 368,090.28 × 151,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,949.03x = 55,669,677,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,669,677,634.52/245,949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,346.40

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