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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,485.62, 338,700.28 and 147,328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,485.62, 338,700.28 and 147,328.98 is: 203,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,485.62 : 338,700.28 = 147,328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,485.62/338,700.28 = 147,328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,485.62x = 338,700.28 × 147,328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,485.62x = 49,900,366,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,900,366,778.11/245,485.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,272.06

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