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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,585.97, 338,901.30 and 148,847.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,585.97, 338,901.30 and 148,847.09 is: 205,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,585.97 : 338,901.30 = 148,847.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,585.97/338,901.30 = 148,847.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,585.97x = 338,901.30 × 148,847.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,585.97x = 50,444,470,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,444,470,607.71/245,585.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,404.53

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