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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,266.26, 338,408.33 and 143,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,266.26, 338,408.33 and 143,233.80 is: 197,628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,266.26 : 338,408.33 = 143,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,266.26/338,408.33 = 143,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,266.26x = 338,408.33 × 143,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,266.26x = 48,471,510,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,471,510,341.39/245,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,628.12

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