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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,211.70, 338,418.93 and 149,718.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,211.70, 338,418.93 and 149,718.10 is: 206,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,211.70 : 338,418.93 = 149,718.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,211.70/338,418.93 = 149,718.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,211.70x = 338,418.93 × 149,718.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,211.70x = 50,667,439,203.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,667,439,203.63/245,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,627.33

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