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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,535.91, 338,843.06 and 144,933.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,535.91, 338,843.06 and 144,933.91 is: 200,010.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,535.91 : 338,843.06 = 144,933.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,535.91/338,843.06 = 144,933.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,535.91x = 338,843.06 × 144,933.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,535.91x = 49,109,848,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109,848,837.50/245,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,010.86

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