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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,177.28, 338,403.12 and 149,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,177.28, 338,403.12 and 149,764.32 is: 206,710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,177.28 : 338,403.12 = 149,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,177.28/338,403.12 = 149,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,177.28x = 338,403.12 × 149,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,177.28x = 50,680,713,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,680,713,152.68/245,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,710.48

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