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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,135.88, 338,287.71 and 137,705.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,135.88, 338,287.71 and 137,705.99 is: 190,034.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,135.88 : 338,287.71 = 137,705.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,135.88/338,287.71 = 137,705.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,135.88x = 338,287.71 × 137,705.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,135.88x = 46,584,242,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584,242,835.34/245,135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,034.37

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