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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,950.53, 368,092.53 and 151,240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,950.53, 368,092.53 and 151,240.70 is: 226,348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,950.53 : 368,092.53 = 151,240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,950.53/368,092.53 = 151,240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,950.53x = 368,092.53 × 151,240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,950.53x = 55,670,570,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,670,570,061.51/245,950.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,348.65

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