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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,124.43, 338,253.27 and 137,673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,124.43, 338,253.27 and 137,673.47 is: 189,979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,124.43 : 338,253.27 = 137,673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,124.43/338,253.27 = 137,673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,124.43x = 338,253.27 × 137,673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,124.43x = 46,568,501,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,568,501,749.10/245,124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,979.03

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