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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,159.71, 338,312.57 and 136,263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,159.71, 338,312.57 and 136,263.51 is: 188,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,159.71 : 338,312.57 = 136,263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,159.71/338,312.57 = 136,263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,159.71x = 338,312.57 × 136,263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,159.71x = 46,099,658,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,099,658,265.32/245,159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,039.29

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