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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,311.44, 338,541.88 and 149,802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,311.44, 338,541.88 and 149,802.72 is: 206,735.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,311.44 : 338,541.88 = 149,802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,311.44/338,541.88 = 149,802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,311.44x = 338,541.88 × 149,802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,311.44x = 50,714,494,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,714,494,457.91/245,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,735.14

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