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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,230.44, 338,407.12 and 143,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,230.44, 338,407.12 and 143,265.36 is: 197,699.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,230.44 : 338,407.12 = 143,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,230.44/338,407.12 = 143,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,230.44x = 338,407.12 × 143,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,230.44x = 48,482,017,873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,482,017,873.36/245,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,699.84

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