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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,376, 338,541.12 and 149,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,376, 338,541.12 and 149,834.88 is: 206,724.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,376 : 338,541.12 = 149,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,376/338,541.12 = 149,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,376x = 338,541.12 × 149,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,376x = 50,725,268,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,725,268,090.27/245,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,724.65

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