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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,096.78, 338,213.31 and 136,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,096.78, 338,213.31 and 136,204.32 is: 187,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,096.78 : 338,213.31 = 136,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,096.78/338,213.31 = 136,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,096.78x = 338,213.31 × 136,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,096.78x = 46,066,113,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,066,113,903.50/245,096.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,950.71

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