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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,557.04, 368,461.38 and 144,501.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,557.04, 368,461.38 and 144,501.98 is: 216,827.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,557.04 : 368,461.38 = 144,501.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,557.04/368,461.38 = 144,501.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,557.04x = 368,461.38 × 144,501.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,557.04x = 53,243,398,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,243,398,963.53/245,557.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,827.01

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