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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,538.16, 338,846.16 and 144,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,538.16, 338,846.16 and 144,936.16 is: 200,013.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,538.16 : 338,846.16 = 144,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,538.16/338,846.16 = 144,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,538.16x = 338,846.16 × 144,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,538.16x = 49,111,061,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,111,061,261.15/245,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,013.97

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