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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,116.24, 338,234.04 and 137,698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,116.24, 338,234.04 and 137,698.12 is: 190,008.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,116.24 : 338,234.04 = 137,698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,116.24/338,234.04 = 137,698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,116.24x = 338,234.04 × 137,698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,116.24x = 46,574,191,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,574,191,428.00/245,116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,008.59

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