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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,592.32, 338,917.92 and 144,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,592.32, 338,917.92 and 144,996.80 is: 200,095.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,592.32 : 338,917.92 = 144,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,592.32/338,917.92 = 144,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,592.32x = 338,917.92 × 144,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,592.32x = 49,142,013,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,142,013,862.66/245,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,095.89

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