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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,214.88, 338,385.74 and 143,249.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,214.88, 338,385.74 and 143,249.78 is: 197,678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,214.88 : 338,385.74 = 143,249.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,214.88/338,385.74 = 143,249.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,214.88x = 338,385.74 × 143,249.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,214.88x = 48,473,682,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,473,682,939.85/245,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,678.39

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