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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,428.36, 338,716.73 and 149,998.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,428.36, 338,716.73 and 149,998.61 is: 207,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,428.36 : 338,716.73 = 149,998.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,428.36/338,716.73 = 149,998.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,428.36x = 338,716.73 × 149,998.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,428.36x = 50,807,039,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,807,039,905.53/245,428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,013.73

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