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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,032.24, 338,181.06 and 149,594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,032.24, 338,181.06 and 149,594.26 is: 206,462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,032.24 : 338,181.06 = 149,594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,032.24/338,181.06 = 149,594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,032.24x = 338,181.06 × 149,594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,032.24x = 50,589,945,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,589,945,416.72/245,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,462.40

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