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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,005.73, 338,084.37 and 137,551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,005.73, 338,084.37 and 137,551.13 is: 189,807.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,005.73 : 338,084.37 = 137,551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,005.73/338,084.37 = 137,551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,005.73x = 338,084.37 × 137,551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,005.73x = 46,503,885,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,503,885,438.42/245,005.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,807.34

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