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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,955.15, 368,098.75 and 151,244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,955.15, 368,098.75 and 151,244.83 is: 226,354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,955.15 : 368,098.75 = 151,244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,955.15/368,098.75 = 151,244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,955.15x = 368,098.75 × 151,244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,955.15x = 55,673,034,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,673,034,459.16/245,955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,354.42

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