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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,341.26, 338,511.83 and 143,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,341.26, 338,511.83 and 143,308.80 is: 197,731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,341.26 : 338,511.83 = 143,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,341.26/338,511.83 = 143,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,341.26x = 338,511.83 × 143,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,341.26x = 48,511,723,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,511,723,426.56/245,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,731.61

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