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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,861.49, 339,228.48 and 150,333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,861.49, 339,228.48 and 150,333.33 is: 207,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,861.49 : 339,228.48 = 150,333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,861.49/339,228.48 = 150,333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,861.49x = 339,228.48 × 150,333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,861.49x = 50,997,347,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,997,347,029.24/245,861.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,423.08

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