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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,144.27, 338,280.91 and 137,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,144.27, 338,280.91 and 137,732.20 is: 190,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,144.27 : 338,280.91 = 137,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,144.27/338,280.91 = 137,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,144.27x = 338,280.91 × 137,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,144.27x = 46,592,172,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,592,172,762.27/245,144.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,060.21

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