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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,149.96, 338,270.02 and 137,699.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,149.96, 338,270.02 and 137,699.42 is: 190,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,149.96 : 338,270.02 = 137,699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,149.96/338,270.02 = 137,699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,149.96x = 338,270.02 × 137,699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,149.96x = 46,579,585,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,579,585,557.39/245,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,004.46

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