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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,217.88, 338,389.88 and 143,252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,217.88, 338,389.88 and 143,252.78 is: 197,682.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,217.88 : 338,389.88 = 143,252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,217.88/338,389.88 = 143,252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,217.88x = 338,389.88 × 143,252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,217.88x = 48,475,291,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,475,291,033.87/245,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,682.53

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