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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,671.26, 338,906.07 and 150,012.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,671.26, 338,906.07 and 150,012.42 is: 206,943.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,671.26 : 338,906.07 = 150,012.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,671.26/338,906.07 = 150,012.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,671.26x = 338,906.07 × 150,012.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,671.26x = 50,840,119,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,840,119,713.39/245,671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,943.70

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