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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,111.45, 338,224.08 and 136,215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,111.45, 338,224.08 and 136,215.26 is: 187,960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,111.45 : 338,224.08 = 136,215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,111.45/338,224.08 = 136,215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,111.45x = 338,224.08 × 136,215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,111.45x = 46,071,280,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,071,280,995.46/245,111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,960.54

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