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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,278.78, 338,454.27 and 141,930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,278.78, 338,454.27 and 141,930.72 is: 195,846.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,278.78 : 338,454.27 = 141,930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,278.78/338,454.27 = 141,930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,278.78x = 338,454.27 × 141,930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,278.78x = 48,037,058,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037,058,228.17/245,278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,846.78

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