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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,949.52, 368,091.03 and 151,239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,949.52, 368,091.03 and 151,239.70 is: 226,347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,949.52 : 368,091.03 = 151,239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,949.52/368,091.03 = 151,239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,949.52x = 368,091.03 × 151,239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,949.52x = 55,669,976,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,669,976,949.89/245,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,347.17

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