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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,945.04, 370,402.98 and 152,193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,945.04, 370,402.98 and 152,193.26 is: 228,280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,945.04 : 370,402.98 = 152,193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,945.04/370,402.98 = 152,193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,945.04x = 370,402.98 × 152,193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,945.04x = 56,372,837,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,372,837,395.20/246,945.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,280.91

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