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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,253.72, 338,439.20 and 143,288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,253.72, 338,439.20 and 143,288.60 is: 197,731.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,253.72 : 338,439.20 = 143,288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,253.72/338,439.20 = 143,288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,253.72x = 338,439.20 × 143,288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,253.72x = 48,494,479,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,494,479,153.12/245,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,731.88

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