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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,228.45, 338,404.37 and 143,263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,228.45, 338,404.37 and 143,263.35 is: 197,697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,228.45 : 338,404.37 = 143,263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,228.45/338,404.37 = 143,263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,228.45x = 338,404.37 × 143,263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,228.45x = 48,480,942,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,480,942,984.52/245,228.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,697.06

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