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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,273.45, 338,466.47 and 143,308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,273.45, 338,466.47 and 143,308.35 is: 197,759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,273.45 : 338,466.47 = 143,308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,273.45/338,466.47 = 143,308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,273.45x = 338,466.47 × 143,308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,273.45x = 48,505,070,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,505,070,629.48/245,273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,759.16

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