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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,189.60, 338,361.95 and 137,759.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,189.60, 338,361.95 and 137,759.57 is: 190,108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,189.60 : 338,361.95 = 137,759.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,189.60/338,361.95 = 137,759.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,189.60x = 338,361.95 × 137,759.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,189.60x = 46,612,596,736.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,612,596,736.36/245,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,108.38

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