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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,960.84, 368,107.30 and 151,250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,960.84, 368,107.30 and 151,250.53 is: 226,362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,960.84 : 368,107.30 = 151,250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,960.84/368,107.30 = 151,250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,960.84x = 368,107.30 × 151,250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,960.84x = 55,676,423,025.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,676,423,025.13/245,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,362.96

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