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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,156.79, 338,314.35 and 137,724.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,156.79, 338,314.35 and 137,724.54 is: 190,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,156.79 : 338,314.35 = 137,724.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,156.79/338,314.35 = 137,724.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,156.79x = 338,314.35 × 137,724.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,156.79x = 46,594,188,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,594,188,229.15/245,156.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,058.73

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