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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,673.26, 338,908.83 and 150,014.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,673.26, 338,908.83 and 150,014.42 is: 206,946.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,673.26 : 338,908.83 = 150,014.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,673.26/338,908.83 = 150,014.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,673.26x = 338,908.83 × 150,014.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,673.26x = 50,841,211,565.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,841,211,565.33/245,673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,946.46

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