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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,185.86, 338,365.14 and 137,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,185.86, 338,365.14 and 137,753.70 is: 190,104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,185.86 : 338,365.14 = 137,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,185.86/338,365.14 = 137,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,185.86x = 338,365.14 × 137,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,185.86x = 46,611,049,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,611,049,986.02/245,185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,104.97

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