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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,279.78, 368,885.06 and 151,221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,279.78, 368,885.06 and 151,221.42 is: 226,503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,279.78 : 368,885.06 = 151,221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,279.78/368,885.06 = 151,221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,279.78x = 368,885.06 × 151,221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,279.78x = 55,783,321,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,783,321,833.88/246,279.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,503.86

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