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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,256.30, 338,455.92 and 148,462.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,256.30, 338,455.92 and 148,462.38 is: 204,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,256.30 : 338,455.92 = 148,462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,256.30/338,455.92 = 148,462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,256.30x = 338,455.92 × 148,462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,256.30x = 50,247,971,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,247,971,408.29/245,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,879.43

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