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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,280.78, 368,886.55 and 151,222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,280.78, 368,886.55 and 151,222.42 is: 226,505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,280.78 : 368,886.55 = 151,222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,280.78/368,886.55 = 151,222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,280.78x = 368,886.55 × 151,222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,280.78x = 55,783,916,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,783,916,796.45/246,280.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,505.36

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