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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,004.98, 338,083.34 and 137,550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,004.98, 338,083.34 and 137,550.38 is: 189,806.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,004.98 : 338,083.34 = 137,550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,004.98/338,083.34 = 137,550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,004.98x = 338,083.34 × 137,550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,004.98x = 46,503,489,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,503,489,510.50/245,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,806.31

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