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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,901.42, 339,369.55 and 150,471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,901.42, 339,369.55 and 150,471.68 is: 207,666.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,901.42 : 339,369.55 = 150,471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,901.42/339,369.55 = 150,471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,901.42x = 339,369.55 × 150,471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,901.42x = 51,065,504,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,065,504,256.32/245,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,666.57

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