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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,208.70, 338,414.79 and 149,715.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,208.70, 338,414.79 and 149,715.10 is: 206,623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,208.70 : 338,414.79 = 149,715.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,208.70/338,414.79 = 149,715.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,208.70x = 338,414.79 × 149,715.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,208.70x = 50,665,804,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,665,804,126.33/245,208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,623.19

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