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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,231.45, 338,408.50 and 143,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,231.45, 338,408.50 and 143,266.35 is: 197,701.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,231.45 : 338,408.50 = 143,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,231.45/338,408.50 = 143,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,231.45x = 338,408.50 × 143,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,231.45x = 48,482,550,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,482,550,603.98/245,231.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,701.19

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