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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,956.15, 368,100.25 and 151,245.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,956.15, 368,100.25 and 151,245.83 is: 226,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,956.15 : 368,100.25 = 151,245.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,956.15/368,100.25 = 151,245.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,956.15x = 368,100.25 × 151,245.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,956.15x = 55,673,627,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,673,627,834.46/245,956.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,355.91

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