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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,975.82, 339,531.60 and 144,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,975.82, 339,531.60 and 144,034.08 is: 198,816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,975.82 : 339,531.60 = 144,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,975.82/339,531.60 = 144,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,975.82x = 339,531.60 × 144,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,975.82x = 48,904,121,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,904,121,636.93/245,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,816.78

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