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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,969.55, 368,954.33 and 157,323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,969.55, 368,954.33 and 157,323.15 is: 235,984.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,969.55 : 368,954.33 = 157,323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,969.55/368,954.33 = 157,323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,969.55x = 368,954.33 × 157,323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,969.55x = 58,045,056,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,045,056,615.12/245,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,984.73

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