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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,308.34, 338,495.19 and 141,960.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,308.34, 338,495.19 and 141,960.26 is: 195,887.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,308.34 : 338,495.19 = 141,960.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,308.34/338,495.19 = 141,960.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,308.34x = 338,495.19 × 141,960.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,308.34x = 48,052,865,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052,865,181.15/245,308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,887.61

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