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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,105.73, 338,282.73 and 149,667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,105.73, 338,282.73 and 149,667.48 is: 206,563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,105.73 : 338,282.73 = 149,667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,105.73/338,282.73 = 149,667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,105.73x = 338,282.73 × 149,667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,105.73x = 50,629,923,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,629,923,726.62/245,105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,563.61

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