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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,499.97, 338,836.46 and 153,661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,499.97, 338,836.46 and 153,661.84 is: 212,082.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,499.97 : 338,836.46 = 153,661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,499.97/338,836.46 = 153,661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,499.97x = 338,836.46 × 153,661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,499.97x = 52,066,231,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,066,231,440.19/245,499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,082.44

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