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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,505.78, 338,815.71 and 150,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,505.78, 338,815.71 and 150,030.72 is: 207,053.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,505.78 : 338,815.71 = 150,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,505.78/338,815.71 = 150,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,505.78x = 338,815.71 × 150,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,505.78x = 50,832,764,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,832,764,918.61/245,505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,053.23

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