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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,737.92, 339,114.96 and 143,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,737.92, 339,114.96 and 143,833.44 is: 198,488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,737.92 : 339,114.96 = 143,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,737.92/339,114.96 = 143,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,737.92x = 339,114.96 × 143,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,737.92x = 48,776,071,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,776,071,252.26/245,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,488.17

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