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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,251.71, 338,436.45 and 143,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,251.71, 338,436.45 and 143,286.60 is: 197,729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,251.71 : 338,436.45 = 143,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,251.71/338,436.45 = 143,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,251.71x = 338,436.45 × 143,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,251.71x = 48,493,408,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,493,408,236.57/245,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,729.13

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