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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,275.26, 338,420.75 and 143,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,275.26, 338,420.75 and 143,242.80 is: 197,640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,275.26 : 338,420.75 = 143,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,275.26/338,420.75 = 143,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,275.26x = 338,420.75 × 143,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,275.26x = 48,476,335,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,476,335,091.89/245,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,640.54

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