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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,535.16, 338,842.02 and 144,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,535.16, 338,842.02 and 144,933.16 is: 200,009.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,535.16 : 338,842.02 = 144,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,535.16/338,842.02 = 144,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,535.16x = 338,842.02 × 144,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,535.16x = 49,109,444,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109,444,699.38/245,535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,009.83

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