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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,257.87, 338,425.49 and 141,909.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,257.87, 338,425.49 and 141,909.83 is: 195,817.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,257.87 : 338,425.49 = 141,909.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,257.87/338,425.49 = 141,909.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,257.87x = 338,425.49 × 141,909.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,257.87x = 48,025,903,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,025,903,753.57/245,257.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,817.99

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