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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,312.44, 338,543.26 and 149,803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,312.44, 338,543.26 and 149,803.72 is: 206,736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,312.44 : 338,543.26 = 149,803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,312.44/338,543.26 = 149,803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,312.44x = 338,543.26 × 149,803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,312.44x = 50,715,039,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,715,039,728.93/245,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,736.52

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