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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,064.24, 338,196.24 and 137,636.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,064.24, 338,196.24 and 137,636.58 is: 189,942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,064.24 : 338,196.24 = 137,636.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,064.24/338,196.24 = 137,636.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,064.24x = 338,196.24 × 137,636.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,064.24x = 46,548,173,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548,173,842.46/245,064.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,942.74

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