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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,174.87, 338,322.87 and 137,723.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,174.87, 338,322.87 and 137,723.91 is: 190,048.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,174.87 : 338,322.87 = 137,723.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,174.87/338,322.87 = 137,723.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,174.87x = 338,322.87 × 137,723.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,174.87x = 46,595,148,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,595,148,498.82/245,174.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,048.64

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