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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,168.46, 338,314.25 and 137,756.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,168.46, 338,314.25 and 137,756.39 is: 190,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,168.46 : 338,314.25 = 137,756.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,168.46/338,314.25 = 137,756.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,168.46x = 338,314.25 × 137,756.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,168.46x = 46,604,948,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604,948,418.38/245,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,093.57

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