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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,288.46, 338,590.59 and 143,347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,288.46, 338,590.59 and 143,347.14 is: 197,873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,288.46 : 338,590.59 = 143,347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,288.46/338,590.59 = 143,347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,288.46x = 338,590.59 × 143,347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,288.46x = 48,535,992,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,535,992,707.41/245,288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,873.12

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