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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,040.43, 368,223.58 and 151,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,040.43, 368,223.58 and 151,220.62 is: 226,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,040.43 : 368,223.58 = 151,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,040.43/368,223.58 = 151,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,040.43x = 368,223.58 × 151,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,040.43x = 55,682,995,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,682,995,469.00/246,040.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,316.45

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