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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,514, 338,809.68 and 144,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,514, 338,809.68 and 144,912 is: 199,978.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,514 : 338,809.68 = 144,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,514/338,809.68 = 144,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,514x = 338,809.68 × 144,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,514x = 49,097,588,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097,588,348.16/245,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,978.77

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