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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,306.34, 338,492.43 and 141,958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,306.34, 338,492.43 and 141,958.26 is: 195,884.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,306.34 : 338,492.43 = 141,958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,306.34/338,492.43 = 141,958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,306.34x = 338,492.43 × 141,958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,306.34x = 48,051,796,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,051,796,385.97/245,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,884.85

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