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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,116.98, 338,298.26 and 149,678.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,116.98, 338,298.26 and 149,678.73 is: 206,579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,116.98 : 338,298.26 = 149,678.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,116.98/338,298.26 = 149,678.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,116.98x = 338,298.26 × 149,678.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,116.98x = 50,636,053,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,636,053,169.62/245,116.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,579.13

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