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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,588.81, 338,788.49 and 143,547.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,588.81, 338,788.49 and 143,547.60 is: 198,023.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,588.81 : 338,788.49 = 143,547.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,588.81/338,788.49 = 143,547.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,588.81x = 338,788.49 × 143,547.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,588.81x = 48,632,275,458.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,632,275,458.18/245,588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,023.18

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