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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,288.88, 368,898.63 and 151,230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,288.88, 368,898.63 and 151,230.52 is: 226,517.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,288.88 : 368,898.63 = 151,230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,288.88/368,898.63 = 151,230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,288.88x = 368,898.63 × 151,230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,288.88x = 55,788,731,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,788,731,642.19/246,288.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,517.46

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