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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,267.55, 338,472.27 and 148,470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,267.55, 338,472.27 and 148,470.12 is: 204,890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,267.55 : 338,472.27 = 148,470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,267.55/338,472.27 = 148,470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,267.55x = 338,472.27 × 148,470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,267.55x = 50,253,018,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,253,018,543.57/245,267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,890.61

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