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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,186.82, 338,321.21 and 137,736.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,186.82, 338,321.21 and 137,736.41 is: 190,055.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,186.82 : 338,321.21 = 137,736.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,186.82/338,321.21 = 137,736.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,186.82x = 338,321.21 × 137,736.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,186.82x = 46,599,146,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,599,146,511.97/245,186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,055.67

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