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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,157.46, 338,344.69 and 148,414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,157.46, 338,344.69 and 148,414.62 is: 204,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,157.46 : 338,344.69 = 148,414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,157.46/338,344.69 = 148,414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,157.46x = 338,344.69 × 148,414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,157.46x = 50,215,298,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,215,298,595.37/245,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,828.76

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