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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,281.28, 368,887.31 and 151,222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,281.28, 368,887.31 and 151,222.92 is: 226,506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,281.28 : 368,887.31 = 151,222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,281.28/368,887.31 = 151,222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,281.28x = 368,887.31 × 151,222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,281.28x = 55,784,215,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,784,215,413.03/246,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,506.11

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