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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,136.96, 338,290.32 and 137,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,136.96, 338,290.32 and 137,711.52 is: 190,042.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,136.96 : 338,290.32 = 137,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,136.96/338,290.32 = 137,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,136.96x = 338,290.32 × 137,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,136.96x = 46,586,474,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,586,474,168.49/245,136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,042.64

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