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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,954.45, 368,098.33 and 151,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,954.45, 368,098.33 and 151,244.60 is: 226,354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,954.45 : 368,098.33 = 151,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,954.45/368,098.33 = 151,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,954.45x = 368,098.33 × 151,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,954.45x = 55,672,882,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,672,882,462.91/245,954.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,354.44

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