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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,537.16, 338,844.78 and 144,935.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,537.16, 338,844.78 and 144,935.16 is: 200,012.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,537.16 : 338,844.78 = 144,935.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,537.16/338,844.78 = 144,935.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,537.16x = 338,844.78 × 144,935.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,537.16x = 49,110,522,404.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,110,522,404.46/245,537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,012.59

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