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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,831.67, 339,168.42 and 149,074.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,831.67, 339,168.42 and 149,074.29 is: 205,674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,831.67 : 339,168.42 = 149,074.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,831.67/339,168.42 = 149,074.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,831.67x = 339,168.42 × 149,074.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,831.67x = 50,561,291,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,561,291,401.92/245,831.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,674.44

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