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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,400.06, 338,513.79 and 147,257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,400.06, 338,513.79 and 147,257.92 is: 203,132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,400.06 : 338,513.79 = 147,257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,400.06/338,513.79 = 147,257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,400.06x = 338,513.79 × 147,257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,400.06x = 49,848,836,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,848,836,606.72/245,400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,132.94

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