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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,210.70, 338,417.55 and 149,717.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,210.70, 338,417.55 and 149,717.10 is: 206,625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,210.70 : 338,417.55 = 149,717.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,210.70/338,417.55 = 149,717.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,210.70x = 338,417.55 × 149,717.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,210.70x = 50,666,894,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,666,894,175.11/245,210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,625.95

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