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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,035.52, 368,216.50 and 151,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,035.52, 368,216.50 and 151,215.84 is: 226,309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,035.52 : 368,216.50 = 151,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,035.52/368,216.50 = 151,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,035.52x = 368,216.50 × 151,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,035.52x = 55,680,167,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,680,167,349.36/246,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,309.47

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