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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,997.14, 368,987.50 and 101,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,997.14, 368,987.50 and 101,898.44 is: 152,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,997.14 : 368,987.50 = 101,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,997.14/368,987.50 = 101,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,997.14x = 368,987.50 × 101,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,997.14x = 37,599,250,295.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,599,250,295.64/245,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,844.26

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