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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,942.91, 339,302.66 and 150,283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,942.91, 339,302.66 and 150,283.53 is: 207,331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,942.91 : 339,302.66 = 150,283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,942.91/339,302.66 = 150,283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,942.91x = 339,302.66 × 150,283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,942.91x = 50,991,600,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,991,600,731.77/245,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,331.05

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