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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,845.50, 339,246.12 and 150,333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,845.50, 339,246.12 and 150,333.75 is: 207,447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,845.50 : 339,246.12 = 150,333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,845.50/339,246.12 = 150,333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,845.50x = 339,246.12 × 150,333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,845.50x = 51,000,141,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,000,141,392.55/245,845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,447.94

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