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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,554.98, 338,912.37 and 153,717.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,554.98, 338,912.37 and 153,717.01 is: 212,158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,554.98 : 338,912.37 = 153,717.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,554.98/338,912.37 = 153,717.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,554.98x = 338,912.37 × 153,717.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,554.98x = 52,096,595,321.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,096,595,321.13/245,554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,158.58

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