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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,175.69, 338,351.16 and 137,743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,175.69, 338,351.16 and 137,743.56 is: 190,091.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,175.69 : 338,351.16 = 137,743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,175.69/338,351.16 = 137,743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,175.69x = 338,351.16 × 137,743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,175.69x = 46,605,693,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,605,693,308.53/245,175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,091.00

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