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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,211.87, 338,613.72 and 154,728.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,211.87, 338,613.72 and 154,728.39 is: 213,664.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,211.87 : 338,613.72 = 154,728.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,211.87/338,613.72 = 154,728.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,211.87x = 338,613.72 × 154,728.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,211.87x = 52,393,155,727.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,393,155,727.51/245,211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,664.84

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