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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,419.85, 338,565.68 and 143,449.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,419.85, 338,565.68 and 143,449.63 is: 197,894.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,419.85 : 338,565.68 = 143,449.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,419.85/338,565.68 = 143,449.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,419.85x = 338,565.68 × 143,449.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,419.85x = 48,567,121,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,567,121,526.70/245,419.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,894.02

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