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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,112.17, 338,202.32 and 143,091.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,112.17, 338,202.32 and 143,091.33 is: 197,435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,112.17 : 338,202.32 = 143,091.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,112.17/338,202.32 = 143,091.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,112.17x = 338,202.32 × 143,091.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,112.17x = 48,393,819,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,393,819,777.89/245,112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,435.40

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